Perfect spot

We're sitting on the deck of the Ritim Galata Bistro. The Galata tower rises in front of me. This deck is at the corner of the one-way street, the only one, down which cars can turn. Some of the drivers look to take out the upper edge of this tiny deck. One truck had 3 people in the front seat. The middle man started laughing when he saw my face pursed like a Gucci.

This piazza had a swing trio playing in it last night. Couples danced in the warm May air. I would have made Dave, except I've acquired a nasty cold complete with hacking cough & lost voice. This little corner of Istanbul is manageable for the number of people in the street, the lack of touts (hawkers), the beauty of the streets, the sounds. Lovely corner. Great recommendation from our travel agent, Kadir. He was re

On the other hand, no one explains that the Hagia Sophia and The Blue Mosque face each other across a courtyard. Too bad it is filled with buses. But those monuments were built for tens of thousands.