Istanbul confidential: Everything you need to know about Turkey
Istanbul confidential: Everything you need to know about Turkey
In this episode: Flying chefs at Turkish Airlines, the food scene in Istanbul, what to see in Turkey, plus reader comments. Recorded 4/15/22 in Istanbul
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We’re coming to you this week from Istanbul, Turkey. After a whirlwind tour of this ancient city, we have a lot to talk about, from Turkish food to the places worth visiting. The boys and I also read — and respond to — your comments from last week.
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OK, we had a long discussion about Turkish Delights this week. Each of us has a favorite variety. I think every hotel prides itself in serving the very finest Turkish Delights. The word for it in Turkish is Lokum. We learned that Lokum is derived from the Arabic word luqmat, which means morsel.
Tasty morsels, indeed.
We were fascinated by the mosques and other historical buildings in Istanbul this week. The city is layer upon layer of ancient civilizations. We were almost afraid to ask questions, because the answers were always complicated, if not also controversial. But we’ve never shied away from controversy.
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We promised at least one more cat picture. Here you go!
By the way, we loved your comments from last week. If you have something to say about airline food, Turkish Delights, museums that get turned into mosques, or cats — or anything else — we are all ears.
Istanbul confidential: Everything you need to know about Turkey
We stayed in the Old City in an ancient building turned cute small hotel. Our room window “framed” the Hagia Sophia, it was a magical view! In the evening the sea gull (white birds so I’m guessing) circled the Minarets like a beautiful giant crown. And then right before dawn we woke up to the
Muezzin Calling the faithful to prayer and waking the entire city….
Our visit to Istanbul was an unexpected Turkish delete, had never been on any wish list and we are so grateful for the 5 days spent with these wonderful people!
Getting lost in the Grand Bazaar is a chuckle to last a lifetime ;)
Glad you enjoyed your visit!
In 2013 we flew in Turkish Airlines from Ankara to Istanbul. During the short flight we were served a full lunch. It was unexpected and good.