Today the boat stopped in Europe. But after a short bus ride we were in Asia. That's because we are in Istanbul or as it was formerly known, Constantinople.
First we got to visit the blue mosque which meant maxi dresses and scarfs covering our heads.
We also got to see the hippodrome which is the Turkish form of the coliseum where they would race chariots.
Next we walked to the Haga Sofia which is a 2,000 year old church that was recently converted into a mosque and then into a museum.
Later, we got a chance to visit another Turkish rug place where the lady let me try hand knotting on the loom.
After lunch at a old palace that is now a four star restaurant, we took a ferry down the strait.
After getting off the boat we went to the old sultans palace and saw the treasury which has a 86 karat diamond!
The boat is staying in Istanbul overnight so we get to see more of the city in the morning!
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