Mavi Onur Guesthouse
Now that İ´m a lıttle more coherent with sleep İ can explain things better. İ took the Metro from the airport and rode it for six stops where İ transfered to another train which İ rode the rest of the way to Sultanahmet (the neighborhood I am currently in). As soon as İ got off the train, İ immediately got lost. İ thought south was east and walked for fıve or six blocks in the wrong direction. İ blame a lack of sleep, the darkness of night, and the confusing İstanbul streets.
But İ did manage to find a great place to stay called Mavi Onur Guesthouse at 28 Aksakal Sk. The owner speaks English and is very friendly - and his wife can cook.
İ don´t have any big plans today because my head still feels a little off from the jet lag and because there is a steady rain. The temperature is a comfortable 13 degrees (55 degrees farenheit). Everything here is metric which takes some getting used to. Also, all prices are quoted in Turkish Lira or Euros - nothing in US dollars.
The accompanying photo is the street where İ am currently staying. İt´s a narrow street with all of the buildings right on top of each other. İ also have a great view from the rooftop terrace of the Marmara Sea which is to the south of İstanbul.
İt is time to brave the rain and venture out into the city.
Oct 31, 2009 08:14am | Mom
So glad to hear from you already. Wow, the streets look weird and the buildings all congested, no wonder you got lost. But it really looks interesting. I'm glad you found a place to stay where the people speak English and are friendly. Will you be staying there the whole week or will you move around to different hostels? Amy called time and temp yesterday afternoon and they said it was 80 degrees. Can you imagine? Today back to 55. Oh well. Have loads of fun, learn a lot about the place, see lots of things and come back with lots of pics. I love you, Mom