We are in Istanbul, having a very good time. We have a great hotel, wıth a roof-top terrace wıth views of the Blue Mosque and sea. The breakfast is fantastic, a buffet of olives, cheeses, yoghurts, Turkish breads, watermelon, fresh cherry jam, eggs and other great things for which we do not have names. Last night we walked around the parks and squares near the hotel and today we went to the gigantic Old Bazaar in which you can buy just about anything. We wıll try to post more pictures from Tuscany and Turkey in a few days. Tonight is my 30th birthday so we are going to a restaurant recommended by our friend Baris, who arrives tomorrow.