Turkey 🇹🇷

The disadvantage of being located so perfectly in the city centre is that you miss out on the sights in the various suburbs. To counter this, Tim went on an evening stroll to the outskirts to tick off some of the “nice to see” destinations on our list. The main attraction would be the aqueduct…

Cleo slept in the bed again, but at least it still fits (or we make it fit😉) to sleep with the four of us in a single bed. After Tim’s morning photography session, we have a luxurious breakfast at our favourite place (the same place as the first day) and then decide to split up,…

We wake up early after a long night sleep. Cleo slept in the Deryan tent this night, so it was rather specious in bed. Tim was ready at 6 AM to make early morning pictures along the Bosphorus, and brought breakfast (yoghurt, banana’s, walnuts and börek) home. Cleo and Zeno were also awake at 6,…

After some lunch, sleep and rest, we feel recharged to conquer Istanbul again. The Yerebatan Cisterine is on this afternoons programme. It is a 1500 years old cistern with a 80.000 ton water storage. It once was the source for the emperors. Now, the 336 columns in a wet, underground space remain. It’s crowded, but…

We wake up at 6AM, as if we have no jet-lag. Tim is unstoppable and leaves the apartment with his camera, ready to shoot Istanbul in the golden hour. Olga, Cleo and Zeno enjoy the extra space in bed and play until Tim is back and the restaurants are open for breakfast. It’s very bright,…

It somehow makes sense, to start our Asia adventure in the city that links West and East. At the crossroad of cultures, empires and history. The flight goes smooth. It was nice to see the people around us sharing their iftar when they broke their fast at sunset. Zeno falls asleep when the plane touches…