You are so right, Carole! We visited Istanbul afew years ago, and we lOVED it there!! People are so friendly there, always willing to help when the notice you arelooking for something! There are so many beautiful places to see; and, of course, lots of cats, he he
if any of you ever consider to go there too, do like us: book a hotel in the centre of the old town, not in the new touristic neighbourhood! It is MUCH cheaper, AND within walking distance of all the important sites, like the Aya Sofia!