| Mon, May 4, 2015 –Day 02
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 For newly arrived riders who shipped their bike, today is pick-up and Prep day. Three riders rode Germany. Joe H and I left Heidelberg April 16 on different routes. Ian |
| While riders (16) who shipped bikes went to customs to paperwork their way out, I played tourist and went to the Underground Cistern, the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificient, down to the Galata Bridge then ended the day walking along the bay around Topkapki Palace back to the hotel.
Tomorrow we depart at 7:30AM. The Adventure continues … |
| Underground Cistern |
 Underground Cistern - 6th Century AD |
 This was built below an early basilica. Holds 27 million gallons of water. |
 A few columns were ornate. |
 A mystery in one corner are two Medusa heads column bases. This one is upside down. |
 This Medusa head is sideways. |
| Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificant |
 Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent |
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What a diverse collection of images! So amazed at the opportunity you are enjoying. Happy for you and thanks so much for sharing your adventure.
Dean, We miss you in Maui BUT wish we were there with you. What an incredible journey. I am so jealous. Safe travels home.
I’m enjoying your pics, Dean. Thanks for including me!
Dean, great shots. Cistern looks impressive. Thanks for sharing. All the best, Hampton