In rainy Istanbul but having a fab time

BY ONEIKA RAYMOND

We got to Istanbul yesterday morning. Despite skies heavy with rain, we embarked on a massive walking tour of the city, equipped with our Lonely Planet guide and the immense curiosity that comes with exploring a new city. Istanbul is lovely! And the Turkish people are even lovelier. I’ll update with more reports and pics of what we did, but for now I leave you with a couple of pictures taken in front of the Blue Mosque…

SHARING IS CARING

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    Congrats on the engagement first off! I have been following your blog for a while and really enjoy reading about your experiences. I am soon considering a move to Turkey based on a job offer in Istanbul and since you have traveled there I wanted to ask for your insight on some things if you don’t mind. 🙂

    First, did you experience any harsh or rude treatment you contributed to being black? I know people can be ignorant anywhere in the world and having traveled some I also know what it feels like to be the “black exhibit” in a place, but I was curious what if any experiences you may have had in Turkey when you traveled there?

    Second and lastly, I know the weather was yucky when you went, but given the chance is it a country you would visit again? Why or why not?

    Any insight would be appreciated, Thanks!

    Great Travels,
    Cynthia

    • Thanks Cynthia!!! Honestly, people treated me so well and, while I was only in Istanbul for three days, I didn’t notice any staring! Turkey is actually at the top of my “must visit again” list!! It is such an awesome place, I HAVE to go back as I only scratched the surface!

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