April 2023 – Page 2

Last Simit. I always say “best trip ever”……so I’ll say it again – BEST TRIP EVER.

Coming back ASAP. it’s almost cheaper to travel here and have fun than to stay home.

Makes no sense, I know.

If it wasn’t for society’s taboos, I would eat 150 of these in one sitting.

I’ll keep on playing the Decathlon Game (DG) until they start selling quality shit.

The game is as follows. I buy their stuff, it’s not cheap, when the stuff is even remotely dissatisfiying, I’ll yell at them. The green puffy jacket (note, not my amazing orange jacket) started to have a funny zipper pocket. I bought this coat in January and the zipper should feel tight and satisfying, it was not, it was sketchy. Additionally, it’s spring and my current requirements call for something less bulky and more rainproof and nimble. Since everything is in their CRAZY ASS high tech app….I can walk into any of their shops around the world, give them a sob story and have my item refunded or exchanged. In this case, I upgraded to a fancy rainproof spring coat that matches my backpack perfectly. The difference was about 14 bucks which I paid with a smile.

Life doesn’t get better than this…

Breakfast is extremely cheesy today.

I wonder how lucrative spirograph sales are in 2023.

I’m assuming high margins, low inventory and logistics costs, you choose your own hours and pay no tax. Cash business, after all.

The fishes these guys catch are barely the size of 2 thumbs.

Rain and storm means one thing – time to ride the rails.

Weather has been so weird, mostly OK but when it’s not OK it’s freezing and pouring rain. It was 22 yesterday. Heading north to explore a different neighborhood.

Bus late this evening. Should be home by 5am for vacuuming, laundry and nap.

The 1st thing I always think about.

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.

All that gluten and dairy…

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.

I love coming here.

My drinking buddies….

So funny….

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

LADYBUG.

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.

35,000 steps yesterday.

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.