MARKET, MOSQUE, HOME AND BATH ... (continued, part 3) I went to the post office to send my Turkish souvenir in the U.S., and Travis returned to his hotel. On the way back I saw ahead of shoeshine. Suddenly, the guy dropped a toothbrush. I picked up a brush and gave it to him, for he was very grateful. His gratitude was so great that it suggested that I clean the shoes. I politely declined but he insisted and said that everything is in order. Reluctantly, I let him clean their shoes, this process took about 10 minutes. When he finished, I thanked him for this courtesy, to which he replied that he wanted for it $ 17. I was appalled, embarrassed and speechless. With even greater reluctance I gave him $ 15. He wanted more, but I said more I have not. I felt very embarrassed and upset all occurred ... until the next day. When we are with Travis again going to the taxi, I suddenly saw this shoeshine, who walked in our direction. When he caught up with us, I noticed that he had again fallen brush. And then I felt inside me starts to blaze the fire rage. I could not help it, I just kept going on and did not pay attention to the fact that I was a victim of fraud. But Travis picked up a brush and gave it to the cleaner. I understand the whole scheme of fraud and said very tough commanding voice: "Travis, GO NOW!" At Travis were nylon tennis shoes, and he's probably not going to spoil their shoe polish, but I did not want to check. Believe me, the cleaner would clean them. Travis asked, does not it seem to me that this is some contrivance, and I replied: "Yes, I know it's a scam. Yesterday he had me fooled. " This recognition has left an unpleasant aftertaste in my mouth, and the remainder of the last day in Istanbul, I was ready to carry out, without leaving the hotel room, but I am glad that Travis persuaded me. Bosphorus for dinner that day, we chose a restaurant near the hotel. There were small prices and nice sofas. Sofa, which could fit a dozen, was set in a semicircle, so that it is surrounded on three sides by a large table. We took the whole party, and the table was no longer one but two well-dressed men on the other side. We talked with them, and it turned out that one of them lives on the island of Cozumel, and the second - near Capitol Hill in Washington. After I read the information printed on the reverse side of the menu, which stated that the restaurant owner, Ibrahim "is equally well feels like in Istanbul, and in Washington, I asked to call him to our table. Our new friends enjoyed a hookah, while we were waiting Ibrahim. They smoked, and some smoke got to us. Normally I would have been a top worry, but for the first time in my life I did not care. Even it's not that I did not care, I even liked the smell. I asked what they are there is smoke, and I was told that it was a mixture of apricot, caramel and rose. Once we told our interlocutors that the smell is very nice, they asked the waiter to bring us a hookah after dinner. This Turkish cat We have talked to Ibrahim, he told us about the special form of sherbet, which was not on the menu. We all ordered a dish typical of the eastern and, to our delight, he was just wonderful! He has a terrific fruit flavor. After the meal, we brought the hookah. Upstairs in the long tube was a bowl, it's all housed in a glass flask, which was seen as the air with gurgling passed through a water filter. The side of the flask was fastened a long hose with a beautiful pen in front of mouthpiece. We were given a small individual nozzles, packed in bags. We passed the hose in a circle, with each use their own mouthpiece. I smoked a hookah before, but earlier this occupation I did not really like it. The aroma made me think about how you can extend the fun. And after a series of experiments, I found the solution. I think the best way to taste the smoke from a hookah at expiration, not inspiration. I quickly inhaled smoke heavily, and let his mouth so that he slipped around language. I also noticed that you can produce smoke through the nose, it also enhances the flavor. This combined use of the senses greatly enhances the flavor. However much I smoke I can not. After some time I was feeling pretty dizzy. I think it's because of what I usually do not smoke tobacco. I do not think it will go down in my habit, and try to cost. Marmara Istanbul - a huge metropolis that is home to 12 million people. Sultanahmet is where we stayed - one of the most popular destinations among tourists. Constant desire to please the tourists and the absence of a certain price for the services reminded me of my trips to the city of Cancun. Strait and the sea are fantastic, but the beaches in the city. One of the most amazing features of the city, for me personally was the abundance of stray cats and dogs. Perhaps a similar fashion to accompany me, if it went further east, but it seemed to me that cats and dogs give the city a certain charm. In addition, they are pretty friendly. Sometimes you can see how very cute kittens roam nearby, climb trees and play with each other. The downward trend in prices as my progress across Europe, was first stopped. Here, everything, of course, cheaper, but this is the level of Berlin or Vienna, and no neighboring Romania. Of course, I immediately warmed, but this is not the first nor the last time. Try to make a crook did not spoil me the impression of a city. On the other hand, I met very nice people with whom I was very pleased to communicate. Istanbul - a good city, and, in general, I think that it is no more dangerous than any other city in which I ever had. Start material: See also: A unique collection of mosques, Roman and Egyptian temples
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