| Fri, May 1, 2015
Start Location: Alexandroupoli, Greece End Location: Istanbul, Turkey Distance: 309 km (192 mi) Hotel/Pension: Hotel Armada Old City, Ahirkapi Str. No:24, 34122 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, TR Money Conversion: Turkey Lira: $1 USD = Lira 2.708 or Lira 1 = $0.37 USD Gas/Fuel: ?/l or $? USD/gal! |
| Welcome to Turkey!
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| I was moving at 6AM. The little seaside village of Alexandroupoli was quiet … no traffic. A quick fill-up at a Shell station 1.66/l, €27.92 and I was on the Greek 4-lane, divided autobahn in 15 minutes. It’s ~75 km to the Turkey border. No traffic what so ever. I was elated … owned this autobahn and soon in Turkey! |
| From April 16 to my arrival in Istanbul, my roundabout ride totaled 2,660 miles. |
| I check-in, unpack, and by 3PM, I on the streets of Istanbul.
Apologies in advance if some of the mosques are misidentified. I shot from all angles and might have some confusion. I’m using Rick Steves’ ISTANBUL for my planning and looking for sites. |
 Greece/Turkey border. Shift change. We had to wait 30 minutes! |
 The Sultans' Turbes (tombs) are behind the Hagia Sophia. |
 Dome ceiling of Sultan's Tombs. |
 Inlay woodwork on the window doors. |
 The massive crowds at the Grand Bazaar. |
 Hagia Sophia |
 Golden Milestone - 1,500 years ago, Istanbul (Constantinople) was considered the center of the world. All points around the Byzantine world were measure from this Milestone. |
 German Fountain |
 Egyptian Obelisk |
 Column of the Serpent |
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Istanbul I – Stuff is Really Old Here!2 comments to Istanbul I – Stuff is Really Old Here! |
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Dean,
We will be in your tire tracks in about two weeks. Please stay at the Sultan’s Cave in Gorham to check out our room. On the shopping front we need a rug about 3 x 6 in Istanbul, can you please start the bargaining for us while you are in Istanbul.
have fun and keep the travel updates and photos coming
I certainly like your marvelous trips that you have done. Your are for sure a PREMIER Global riders and a great personality!