29 April 2009
Two days and three nights in one of the world's greatest cities...thankfully we've been here before, as I appear to be the first of the group to succumb to Bulgaria Belly, and spent all of yesterday in bed. Still not 100%, but much better today and got to eat. Which was nice for a change. On the plus side, I am definitely skinnier. So that part of the Plan is coming together.
Spent today wandering the Grand Bazaar and the afternoon at the Cagaloglu Hamam, which must be one of life's great pleasures. An 18th century stone and marble dome, pierced with stars to let the steam, rise up and out as you drench yourself from brass taps and stone basins, and then a big fat Turkish lady scrubs you down and gives you three massages. Such a blissful way to spend 55 euro. Did some shopping as well, got a blanket and a hot water bottle—no more shivering in the night for me! Take that, Mother Freaking Nature. David got a cheap-ish watch, and socks and boxers, so we're stocked up for the next few months. How quickly one's standards can drop...we're all very excited that we get a real campground for the next 6 nights, and deeply grateful.
Going over the Golden Horn to Galata tonight, it looks like, to have meze and possibly Raki—not for me though. My tummy simply won't stand for it! Even for the beautiful piles of Turkish delight...
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