Too cold this morning for a swim in the hotel poolWe set off for a walk to Taksim SquareThe Monument of the Republic in Taksim SquareNo shortage of coffee shops here
As always the famous shopping street, Istikal Caddesi off Taksim Square is as busy as everThe Turkish bakeries with their large supplies ‘Turkish Delights’Roasted chestnuts and grilled corn are popular street food in Turkey
The small street off Istikal Caddesi where my hairdressing salon is situatedBack to ‘Baby Face’ for the 4th year in a row to have my hair doneIt was dark when I finally left the hairdresser for the 10 minute walk back to the hotelTonight we decide to dine in ‘Restaurant 34’ on the ground floor of our hotelWe try a nice Turkish SyrahFish for dinner for me tonightA generous portion of slow cooked lamb for Ric
Ric talks to one of the chefs in the open kitchen in the restaurantThe well stocked cheese cabinet in the restaurantThe sweets on display look amazing!Overlooking the reception on our way back to our room
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