Melissa in Constantinople, part two

Right, here’s the second installment— once again, explanations along the way.

We have a bathtub! It’s the smallest bathtub in the universe, but it works, and I soaked for about an hour. Heaven.

As I was getting ready for my nap I heard some soft mewing coming from outside— turns out there was a mama kitty out there with her babies! Sorry for the blurry photo, I had to use the extreme zoom because I didn’t want to get too close and scare them.

This is my Spanish next-door neighbour— she came out on the balcony to feed the cats.

In the evening after Emirhan returned we went out in search of snacks and pretty things. We found both. This is that same park sculpture from earlier today, and it’s even cooler at night.

We walked all the way down to the water, where you can see one of the bridges linking Europe to Asia. Apparently they just installed those lights about a month ago. They change colours periodically. It’s gorgeous.

Then we walked along the waterfront to the Galata Bridge, which crosses the Golden Horn. That’s Galata Tower in the background, and the lights below the bridge are restaurants and shops.

The New Mosque at night.

Then we were tired and decided to take the tram back to the hotel. Emirhan waited for the tram on one of these cool book-benches, while I wandered around like a tourist, taking photos.

Oh, we picked up some more midye dolması on the way home. As you can see, they’re just mussels stuffed with rice. We got a whole bag full for 5 million, and they were amazing as usual.

So now I’m going to turn in early tonight, because tomorrow’s another big day. Have a great evening, see you guys tomorrow.