I get tricked by the word Palace every time!! Maybe it was a few centuries ago. Nice people checked me in then a quick nap
My jet lag rule is no longer than an hour nap and set an alarm! I chose 30 minutes since I have to leave early in the morning.
I put on a modest dress and brought a shawl as first stop was the Blue Mosque. So beautiful.
Just around the corner is The Hagia Sofia, also very beautiful. I planned to go in but a demonstration was just getting started. So many police. So many marchers. It got scary and getting out was difficult. I trailed two men that were trying to do the same. I had to walk against the crowds for at least a mile and what do you do, look at them, smile, keep your head down. One group was calling Americans marshmallows. I finally found a side street with a restaurant and the balloon bread that I wanted.
Travel Pig 