Today we experienced tram, train and bus transport - all crammed and frequent. Connor in his element :-).
When I say crammed think tin of sardines - this city may be the place the term was coined! Our final tram ride for the day was unbelievable - I have never felt so crammed in and such pressure of seething bodies against mine. I laughed out loud when I got off I think mainly to release something!
Today we visited Chora Church (converted from a church to mosque - the belfry became a minaret) and saw some gorgeous mosaics and frescoes - seeing such awesome art so old that remains stunningly beautiful and glowing is pinch yourself material.
Second key attraction was Suleymanie Mosque - on the fourth hill in Turkey it's another huge complex and beautiful inside although nothing like the Blue Mosque. It was less busy too which made the experience more peaceful and we all enjoyed that after walking through the literally thronging streets of the outside of the spice bazaar. Literally we could only go along with the crowd. There was no choice.
Connor and Liam have done so well in the crowds - especially as the are so much shorter. At one point I asked Connor "Are you doing ok there?" And his reply was "I'm fine Mum but I can't see a thing except your but!"
We thought there were 14.5m people living in this city but a carpet guy (who gave C and L a magic carpet ride last night - v cool and a highlight of the day for C as it would have been for me) told us there are 20m plus 20m international visitors PA plus 10m Turkish visitors PA so a LOT of people always here.