We've found our apartment! It's in the Cihangir neighborhood of Istanbul. Cafes and windy streets. Slightly off the beaten track of pounding tourist hooves. A mere tram ride away from the hustle and bustle of Sultanhamet. A roomy balcony for staring off across the water to Asia or the mosques on the old city skyline. 2 bedrooms. And best of all, a spacious dining room table where we might drink our Turkish coffee, or freshly squeezed pomegranate juice, spread out our travel journal supplies, and record the details of our days. Bliss.
A new part of the world to explore. So happy!
ahh these are making me homesick :) have a blast!
Posted by: karen | Sunday, June 06, 2010 at 06:05 PM
looks great! I hope you are learning the lyrics to that old song "Istanbul was Constantinople, now it's Istanbul not constantipople; been a long time gone..........etc."
Posted by: sharon | Sunday, June 06, 2010 at 06:47 PM
looks amazing! you are going to have a great time!
Posted by: Brigitte | Sunday, June 06, 2010 at 07:27 PM
When are you going? How soon will we see the beginnings of the amazing journal I know you'll put together for the trip? Have a wonderful,wonderful time. Is there room in your suitcase for me?
Posted by: Nancy | Sunday, June 06, 2010 at 08:50 PM
Looks wonderful! What a view!
Can't wait to hear about and see pictures of what you create at that table!
Posted by: Kimber | Sunday, June 06, 2010 at 09:06 PM
It is going to be an adventure - a very exciting adventure. Filled with unaccustomed sounds and sights and smells...
Posted by: Renate | Sunday, June 06, 2010 at 09:40 PM
Istanbul is my all time favourite city and the Turkish people are amazing... you will love it and the mixture of old and new will inspire many new adventures .. I can't wait to see Istanbul through your eyes
Posted by: kate | Sunday, June 06, 2010 at 10:41 PM
How fun!! I am pea green! Can't wait to see your photos and inspirations!
It will be so amazing!!!
Posted by: Lucinda Keller | Sunday, June 06, 2010 at 11:16 PM
Your apartment looks great!! I`ve been to Instanbul 4 years ago...it was so beautiful :)
Posted by: Vivian | Monday, June 07, 2010 at 03:58 AM
How exciting, I know you can't wait!
Love the throw on the bottom of the twin beds!!
The place looks great!!
explore, create, drink coffee, throw in a little wine and good food, create, drink.....
ahhhhhh!!
Posted by: Mary | Monday, June 07, 2010 at 05:26 AM
How wonderful! It looks totally enchanting.
Posted by: gilding lilies | Monday, June 07, 2010 at 08:49 AM
Oh! how fantastic is that?!!!!! I can't wait to hear (and see) all about it!
Posted by: mary | Monday, June 07, 2010 at 09:02 AM
Are you kidding me!! What a FABULOUS sacred space! You do realize that when you have an adventure, such as this one, it feeds the souls of all of us!
Very exciting!!
Posted by: Elise | Monday, June 07, 2010 at 10:55 AM
You are so clever at finding wonderful places to stay.
I know you'll give us a fascinating insight into the lives of Turkish citizens. It will be almost as good as coming with you!
Posted by: Chrissy | Monday, June 07, 2010 at 12:02 PM
I love following you through all your adventures. You do exactly what I would love to do when you travel...not pummel thru as many tours as you can, you soak in the culture! Love it! You need to be a travel agent in your next life! karen....
Posted by: karen | Tuesday, June 08, 2010 at 06:26 AM
WHAT A DUMP
(turns green with jealously).
Posted by: Lisa Hoffman | Tuesday, June 08, 2010 at 03:13 PM
OMG What am amazing and awesome place to hang out. I am excited for you and can't wait to hear about your adventure.
Posted by: Susie LaFond | Tuesday, June 08, 2010 at 03:38 PM
I AM SO EXCITED for you...years and years ago when i was living in england...i read an article about how one could also rent sailboats and sail along the coast of turkey...the person who sailed your boat also would bbq your meals on the deck...i still have fantasies about those fabulous apartments...sailboats...and the smell of grilled lamb!
Posted by: shellie | Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 10:22 AM
wow...I'm so jealous! Can't wait to see what you bring for Moss Cottage:D
Posted by: Roberta | Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 06:04 PM