Scott and I head to Turkey for 2 weeks in the heat of summer. The first week we spent way out east, the second week was western Turkey; both areas had a very distinct feel. Be warned … this blog is rather long, eastern Turkey was just so interesting I have gone into a little bit of detail. After a very pleasant experience flying out of T5, we started with a hiss and roar in Istanbul; heading straight for the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market. There was a lot to buy; gold, pumas, lamps, books, pants, Turkish delight (which Scott managed to eat in 2 days), Viagra, cheese, spices and much, much more. The place was heaving with tourists and locals alike. I saw a frenzied group of women and went over to take a look;
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