After a smooth flight from Athens to Istanbul we were greeted at the airport by Buket with a sign that said " Lohn and Jin" and big hugs. Sukuru needed the car so we took a taxi from the airport to their home, about a one hour trip in rush hour traffic, weaving through guys selling bananas, bottles of water, candies. In this city of 20 million people their home is on the main floor of an apartment building with a garden area filled with jasmine, roses and trees. There are no city sounds.
Buket, Tuna and John worked on an important construction project before we taxied down to the Bosphorus for a wonderful dinner on the top floor of an old house...many mezes, rocket salad and a variety of fish dishes. Of course we had to sample the Turkish raki, similar to Greek ouzo. A beautiful welcome to this city from our friends!!
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