We had a very relaxing stay in Istanbul where we spent the time chilling out and doing a few bits and pieces like getting ourselves 3 separate tents as we knew that we would be almost exclusively camping our way through Europe due to the massive accommodation costs.
Here's a few pics of our time in Istanbul

Taxsim, the busy main street of Istanbul

We actually met the guy on the right on our first day in Iran. Small world


The hugh motorway bridge across the Bosphorous that we were not allowed to cycle across

This area was full of Hugh boats and fancy cars


Aya Sofya Mosque

Besiktas Stadium