Day 58-Back in Turkeyland...

...Turkish keyboards and all!
So consider yourself lucky that there won't be too much to read.

This morning I woke before sunrise-without an alarm (I know, you're impressed-and wondering, 'Who IS this girl?!'). I had the idea last night to watch the sunrise from the beach, so after another lengthy walk in the dark with Asli, that's exactly what we did. And it was beautiful and orangey-pink.
We also went to the marketplace again, which I failed to mention in my previous blog. Picture a large, open-air, roof-covered area with at least 50 little stands inside. Each stand specializes in one thing or another, ranging from and including: candy, nuts, meat, seafood, fruit and vegetables, spices, ice cream, bakery, and more- all laid out in beautifully displayed presentations. I could live in this place and try something new everyday, although I my appetite for red meat that previously did not exist has turned to pure disgust (I wouldn't recommend it to vegetarians!).

We headed to the hostel and said goodbye to all of our friends there, then hopped the metro, train, and plane back to Istanbul, parting with Hannah at the metro station. Here in Istanbul we have Asli's house to ourselves because her parents (and the maid) are both out, and her parents won't return until Sunday. İt's so nice to be able to relax here-and that is exactly what we intend on doing for the next four days (plus the gym and Turkish bath!).