Easter Greetings from Istanbul

So here's the thing.  I'd expected to bring you photos of the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace but the truth is I've been ill ever since we arrived in Istanbul and I've yet to leave my hotel room.

It truly doesn't matter.  My husband has a talent for choosing amazing hotels and this one is no exception.  It's located high on the hillside and, as our room is on the top floor, we have the most spectacular view across Istanbul possible.  Better yet, the room is a corner one with floor to ceiling windows along the length of two walls and a corresponding deck outside.  It's phenomenal!

I've spent the last two days moving from bed to sofa to rocking chair to sun lounger.  No matter where I am in the room, the city is laid before me.  It's been warm enough to sleep with the doors wide open and the seagulls have kept me company.  The calls of the muezzin are broadcast from a minaret right below my window and I've watched the busy water traffic ply the Bosphorus.  As my appetite has returned, my husband has brought back fruit and kefir from the streets of the city. Apart from feeling pretty poorly, it's actually been rather blissful.

Now the church bells are ringing out for Easter and the sun is about to slip from the sky.  I'm on the mend and we still have a day and a half left to explore Istanbul.  I can't recall a more restful weekend in a more idyllic setting.  I'm feeling a darned lucky girl tonight.

Comments

[Lise Meijer]

So wonderful! What an amazing room and husband! I can totally relate to feeling blissful just by being in such a nice place with the only task: rest, even when you are not well. I do wish you speedy recovery, but also to stay with that feeling of relaxation and overwiew. Xx

[Tracy]

Wonderful room with a view, Helen. :o) I'm sorry your unwell, and hope you'll feel better to enjoy the rest of your stay there in Instanbul... in the meantime be taking good care, enjoy that view and time away with your husband. ((HUGS))