We took a cruise on the Bosphorus
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Kempenski Palace hotel
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We had dinner at this restaurant one of the nights.

 

 

 
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reminded me of San Francisco

The Asian side of Istanbul is not as developed.  The tour guide said that not much had happened 'over there' until the bridges were built.

 

10 dishes.  somebody really wants their MTV.