Istanbul D-1

 Checked in at Edition old city hotel.In middle of old city. Small rooms,not great but ok.

Went on a walk to grand bazar, very buzzling bazar.first shop itself went and bought table lamp, nice crafted vase, beautiful.dont know if we paid too much. But got royally cheated when we went to take traditional photos.Guess,part of turkey tourism.

Had dinner at old ottoman restaurant,was really good specially the pot kebab,theatrics of breaking the pot is what makes it tasty,I guess.

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