Turkish Delight!

the last trip that we had was before i got pregnant, which was like 20 months ago. 

it was Korea.

and this year, we initially planned for Umrah, 

but Ayra is still too small and i couldn't leave nor bring her.

so,

we settled for...

Istanbul!

i managed to book early flights with MAS, so the price was considerably cheap. 

we went for 8 days including traveling days.

the flight took 10 hours.

time difference was 5 hours.

istanbul was 5 hours later than malaysia

the trip consisted of me, hubby, Ayra and my mom.

we didn't want to join tour group.

we hate it.

like school kids.

and the time constrain.

and the limited shopping times and places.

i did my homework on places to go and where to shop before going.

when we were there, the map was our best friend.

we learnt a lot about istanbul that way.

on the way to the airport for departure

ayra was not too difficult to handle.

she was a happy baby with smile that captured a lot of Turk's attention.

some even offered her a ring for their sons!

haha

i will write more on the trip later.

first, enjoy the pics!

(need lots and lots of sleep)

strolling on the road of Istanbul

(which is so tiring, the roads are hilly and bebatu batu.)

 the famous Blue Mosque

the beautiful Ayasophia. 

in the subway. cool tiles yea?

  

Ayra and Nena on the boat cruise

Candy!!!