| Sun, May 3, 2015 –Day 01
Start Location: Istanbul, Turkey End Location: Istanbul, Turkey Distance: No moto travel 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 Today is Day 1 of the GlobeRiders Silk Road Adventure. While a few of is have been here for a couple of days, riders are arriving from the airport. |
| Topkapi Palace |
 Ahmet III Fountain. The Imperial Gate is to the left.  The Topkapi Palace Kitchens |
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 Water Fall Room |
 The Harem Favorites Apartements |
 The Tour of Turkey Bicycle Race support vehicle. |
| Blue Mosque |
 The Blue Mosque |
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| Burnt Column |
 Burnt Column |
| Tourist: Joe Hutt & I – Hagia Sohia, free part of Blue Mosque, Istanbul Archaeological Museum, separated. |
| 7PM – Mandatory Rider Meeting
This is a large group. I thought we were limited to 12 riders but we are now 20. 19 moto and a sidecar rig with passenger. |
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Dean – it would interest me to see photos of the other riders with their bikes. I hope you enjoy the group and make some great new friends.
Excellent ride report Dean. Thanks for taking us along with your photos and commentary. Stay safe.
NB, I’m enjoying your trip reports, keep them coming. What have you been eating, is the food good?