After my expensive adventure the night before, I needed to tighten up my budget for a few days. I decided that it was going to be a self guided tour of Asia on the shoe leather express. Luckily, in Istanbul, Asia is just across the strait of Bosporus, a metro train stop away from Europe. I popped …
You’ve Got A Friend
The rains stopped finally and I decided to go out for a stroll. I saw an tiny Irish Pub over in the tourist section of town so I thought I would try and find it again. If I didn’t, at least I would get some exercise in. I was minding my business as I usually …
Istanbul
I woke up to a gloomy day but yesterday’s rain had rolled through. The first order of business was the free hot breakfast. And to their credit, it did not include “make your own” waffles common in the US. There were eggs and meat and potatoes and sweets. I could have sat there all day, …
No, He Never Returned
Out of India and already feeling better. A long layover in Abu Dhabi. I was tempted to head into town but didn’t want to deal with Passport control and Security Screening in a Middle East country. It was a nice airport but as I expected for priced towards the Sheik class rather than the $9 …