Day14

Day 14.  We went to the spice market.  Not quite as well known in the tourist world as the Grand Bazar, but very interesting and some great prices. Afterwards, it was to the Grand Bazar.  Now this place is about as big as,the old market in Jerusalem, but is completely enclosed in a old structure and has a very good ventilation system, even though not A/C. The cruisers were there cause we walked past thee buses.  I saw the Norwegian Song and the Celebrity Reflection. Now here is my negative comment re: Istanbul.  The vendors both in the Bazaar and on the street were the most aggressive and in your face that I have ever encountered.  They will come running after you as you walk past their shop or restaurant and try to sell you whatever it is they have regardless of whether you even looked in their direction.  I bought some souvenirs, but was too put off to do any serious shopping for leather or cotton linens.  That afternoon I had a Turkish Bath which is a interesting scrub and soapy massage.

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