Istanbul Impressions:

Jim - busy city, a lot to offer, a lot of historical stuff. Alive city as opposed to some of the others which are just tourist views of old stuff. Harbor was alive with boats.

Sally - the Sultans were rich! More to see and do than we had time for. Lots of people. People seeking you out to sell ("shop goonies")

Noah - people talked a lot to us - big buildings - spicy food - making the cheese pastry was my favorite part - interesting ice cream vendors

Zachary - their ice cream is sticky - people sell a lot - nice man (Memhet) at the cooking class was his favorite part - it was hot

Abby - I really liked the city - alive and vibrant, engaging people, they like beauty in both buildings and parks - a LOT of people.