The Ballot - Greeks, Turks, Last Post and those Marbles

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After the Palace we strolled down to the water and hopped on a Bosphorus cruise ... 90 min round trip for 12TL ($6)

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Left is Europe - right is Asia

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Back on the ground it was time for lunch. Concierge recommendation in hand we settled in for some Anatolia home cooking http://galatakivahan.com

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Decent lunch - worth a visit.

After lunch we strolled the streets and took the Funicular down to the river.

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Finally got around to a one sitting catch up of your thread amaroo. Your pictures tell a thousand words, so want to visit all 3 of these cities - maybe when I retire (although thinking of taking the kids to Gallipoli in 2018).
 
Last day in Istanbul plan today is head to Taksim Sq and walk down to the old city.

FS breakfast to start the day

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Tram to the end of the line

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As soon as we arrived at Taksim Sq SWMBO headed for the Baclava

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I thought the panoramic views around Istanbul were really helpful in getting a feel for the place.
 
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Excellent day - recommend doing this if time permits.

Funicular ride down the hill and it was time to head back to the FS and get ready for dinner.

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We went with the tasting menu with matching wines.

The sommelier was kind enough to write and match the wines to the menu.

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Can't wait to see the photos of the food and wine for this meal, amaroo - and your commentary on the wines ;). Not so sure I'd be hungry after reading "bird****" paste was going to be on my tenderloin :o
 
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