MARKET, MOSQUE, HOME AND BATH ... (continued, p.2) The next day we went to Asia. Sanne, a Dutchman from our hotel, went with us. We boarded the ferry and sailed it through the Bosporus. All the way through the Marmara Sea, Strait of water had a pleasant shade of emerald. While sailing on the ferry before us appeared the coastline of Istanbul. In the Strait and flows into the river, which, together with the strait forms three of the peninsula. Houses, mosques and other buildings are filled slopes of all these peninsulas. The ferry was long, and soon we landed on the Asian shore. We went ashore, and I immediately realized that this part of the city will not be as enjoyable as the European part. With the city everything was normal, but there were noticeably fewer tourists and hotels. However, the mosque is still amazed by its beauty. We went into a small restaurant and ordered a hot chocolate. Nearby on the bank settled by fishermen. We watched as they threw the bait into the water. Every fisherman gently place it behind him, and then perfectly accurate movement of the hand down its metal in water, so as not to "catch" one of his colleagues. We did not find something to do on the Asian side of Istanbul, boarded the ferry and went back to Europe. There we climbed a steep hill and came to the area, known as Taksim. In Taksim square, which is located on a hilltop, rests on a street known for its many shops and restaurants. We settled on the balcony of one of the restaurants near the square and watched as some protesters chanted something. Near them began to gather force of the police, and we thought it was going to happen is something interesting. However, the protesters quickly dispersed after the close of the park stopped two buses with the police. After dinner we continued our way down the street, which ran down the hill, toward the bridge, passing through which one could get to our hotel. I stopped and bought a piece of fresh pineapple. It was about an eighth of pineapple, which was very tasty. The police station area last street about 3-4 blocks from the bridge was very steep. Downhill riding only machines. Metal blocks separated the roadway from the sidewalk. Some of them were badly bent, must be from the impact of the truck, whose brakes failed. The street was narrow and the shops and stores, exhibited their wares on the sidewalk, no longer placing the inside. I found it hard to imagine that I would do if my car brakes failed when I would go down on this hill. Between the peninsulas, placed on the European shore, stretches an interesting bridge - he had an upper and lower tier. At the top tier, almost shoulder to shoulder, were fishermen, and the bottom were fish restaurants. One example of competition between microeconomics and program production and marketing. From the bridge bank could be seen even better. Pedestrian bridge the next day we went to the Blue Mosque. Before entering we were asked to remove your shoes - we knew it would happen - and gave us plastic bags to be able to wear shoes with me. Women asked to cover her shoulders and gave them a small handkerchief, which had to be put on, entering the room. Unlike most Asian mosques, here we were allowed to take pictures. Just as in the cathedrals we visited in Europe, inside the mosque was one large room. In essence, the building is kept on the outside of the structure. Inside, there were only a few columns, and you could see the inside of the central dome. The mosque was decorated with marble and gold, and the walls were hung with various pictures. Layout of the city of Medina was under the glass on a small platform, which stood on the sidelines. The sign was written that it is a gift from Saudi Arabia. Inside the Blue Mosque We came out of the mosque, and went along the coast of the Marmara Sea. In the sea there was a huge amount of ships, which filled all visible space. Far away, on the shore could see a large port. From there we headed to the shopping area, called the Grand Bazaar. There we wanted to buy souvenirs. At each entrance to the bazaar were security guards with metal detectors. Inside the bazaar was like a supermarket. Shops located along the aisles so close together that it was difficult to tell where it ends a little shop and the other begins. Although it was not important, because we had only just show to something interesting, as the seller immediately began to talk about their goods. They are real pleasure to tie the conversation, wondering where we are and what came to Istanbul. Grand Bazaar Grand Bazaar, however, very different from all other supermarkets, which I have ever had. On the goods throughout the store does not have a single price tag. At first it seemed strange to me, but friends at the hotel had already told me how in this country should have to bargain, not to be trapped. I'm interested in a backgammon board, which I saw in the window. Generally speaking, there was a lot of shops that sold chess and backgammon in price from 15 to 200 dollars per set. I spoke with several dealers, and noticed that they are traded in different ways. Most especially does not do anything until the buyer does not begin to leave. Just at this point prices begin to decline. One elderly seller, however, was another tactic. As soon as he noticed that you start to bargain with him, he immediately dropped a quarter of the price. If you still doubt, he said: "If you will not find better prices, then come back to me, but for now go" - and he almost pushed "opponent" on the street. Compared with other types of trades, I think his style is quite acceptable. In the end, I found a nice board made of wood with mother of pearl inlay. The starting price was 75 dollars, I make a deal at 35. In the meantime, my friend Travis offered for different products unheard of low prices, just to see the reaction of sellers. Start material: End of Material: See also: A unique collection of mosques, Roman and Egyptian temples
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