Aug 6

Checked out the hotel in the morning. Took the hotel ride to the airport. Security not bad there but not used to the metal detectors at the gate too. Short flight - under two hours - but still a round of beverages and a full meal (Love Turkish Airlines). Arrived no problem got ride back to the city centre, walked back to the Blue Mosque, bought a couple of souvenirs, called Michael. Met him later for coffee and a light meal - first practice at telling my stories. Went back to the hotel and slept.