Hitting the buffers in Istanbul
October 2nd 2011 Thirteen trains through ten countries - running just 90 minutes late, we ride in to Istanbul on the Bosphor Express. It is literally the end of the line – beyond the sadly run-down station is the sea and beyond that Asia.
We are a little sleepy, despite having enjoyed the luxury of a six berth sleeping compartment for just two on our 15 hour train ride. Our sleep was first interrupted at 2 am
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