On the last day of our adventures in Istanbul, what more can we do but SHOP! Yes yes shopping! For a few souvenirs to remind us of beautiful Istanbul.
So mom and me headed to THE GRAND BAZAAR!
The Grand Bazaar (Turkish: Kapalıçarşı, meaning Covered Bazaar) in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily.
At the entrance of the Grand Bazaar.
Oh one item you must get when you are there is the "Evil Eyes" (blue eyes ornaments) It is believed by the locals that it will protect them from evil and also it will bring bad omen's to those that they this like.
It's an endless maze inside the grand bazaar.
So much to choose from.
It is a musician's heaven too. ^^
Everything is divided into sections according to type of goods.
A shop filled with lights.
Spice and sweet delights to excite your senses.
Lots of clothes and blings for the ladies to shop and it is at a reasonable bargain price!
We started exploring the grand bazaar about 830am and by the time we exit on the other side it was already 4pm
So mom and I bought good turkish coffee, famous turkish apple tea, turkish delights, an "evil eyes" ornament, a dress, beaded jade and stone necklace from Afghanistan, 'evil eyes' bracelets, and etc.
After all the looking around &bargaining we had some local food. I don't know what it is called but it taste real good!
Here is what it looks like very simple but delicious.
This man stays behind that hot stove all day to make those food.
This is mom all tired and happy!
And me back on the airplane going home.
Istanbul is one of the best cities I have ever been and I would love to go back there someday.
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