April 26, 2023 – chewyland

Mashka, the official Taksim Square pup.

This is, BY FAR, the most animal friendly a just shockingly cat loving country on the planet. Cats are almost holy creatures here. And people say I’m nuts…

That reminds me, the next cat tattoo is in order, couple more weeks. Midlife crisis continues.

Rode the trolley 2 times today.

Once right outside on the rear hitch (very dangerous, something only spiderman would do )….and the 1st time on the inside paying my fare. Dangling on the outside is way more fun.

Last beer for a long time should be a 1L Efes.

Love halloumi… I love how it squeeeks in my mouth. Squuueeeek squeeeek.

No relaxing, no mansplaining? Worst train, ever.

Not sure if I ever seen a parking lot like this. Waste not, want not.

New feline friend and cool book. I’m being cultural right now.

This exists under Taxim but it’s actually rather lame.

I’ve never seen a Papa John’s.

Back at my favorite eatery…..almost time for an Efes.

Look closely. This is the funniest photo ever.

Obligatory HM t-shirt. Wish I could just buy them in bulk and throw them out after one use…like Bill Gates.

I just had to have THE BEST fries of all…

Pic from late last night. The thunderstorm and rain were simply biblical.

One Americano and a Simit in front of the tower. Relaxing morning is relaxing.

Turkish coffee is far too jittery at this point.

It’s go time…40k urban exploring today. I’ll try to have 10 full dinners. I’m not sure wtf is with Turkish food. The more I eat, including 2 meters of bread, the better and more spry I feel. MAKES NO FUCKING SENSE.

Is Turkish food my favorite on earth…well, it’s right up there with Japanese…forsure.

Fucking hell… everything is rad here..fucking hell.

I got this crazy deal on my hotel that should cost $500. I’m paying $25….shhhh don’t tell anyone. It’s huge and I feel like a fuckin’ king in this room.