Turkey - Days 4-5 Troy and the Bosphorous

9-16-19 - Troy

I was supposed to wake up super early in the morning so that I could take the first train out to a stop in which I'd meet the tour bus that would take me to Troy. As it was, the call to prayer woke me up a bit late. I raced to get on clothing, make it to the Mamara (aka under water subway in Istanbul), and made it just in time for the first train. I got off to wait for my bus (I'd apparently made it with plenty of time!) and found a nice cafe that overlooked the station where I was supposed to be picked up. I ordered a cheesy spinach pastry that was soaked in butter and sipped tea (complimentary from the very kind waiter) while I waited.

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