Grand Bazaar

After touring the palace on Monday we found a bit of lunch and then headed off in search of the Grand Bazaar...the shopping center of Istanbul.  It was a great afternoon of so many gorgeous Turkish sights, sounds, and smells.  I loved it!  :)

Bethany and her Turkish coffee...isn't she adorable?!

me & Amanda with the Blue Mosque in the background

entrance to the Grand Bazaar

street sign to tell you where to go!

Turkish fabrics 

One of the main halls....people everywhere!

lots of lanterns

 more gorgeuous lanterns...loved them!

The Turkish flag was everywhere - I thought it was so festive and fun!