Istanbul is in both Europe and Asia, with the Bosphorus (straight) separating both the city and the two continents. Today, we took a ferry and officially went to Asia. We climbed up a very very big hill to the remains of the castle on top, and from there had a great view of the Black Sea. That's Europe on the left and Asia on the right and in the foreground.
When we came down the hill/ mountain, we had donut-hole-like things, and fried muscles. The Asian side is the same as the European side, but still very cool. The only not so nice part of visiting Asia was the WC (water closet (restroom)). Like in most of Europe, we had to pay to use the WC. That's fine. After we had paid, however, we found that it was only a squat toilet. Not an experience I would like to have again. 
Once we got back to Europe we went to the Spice Market and then had Turkish delight in the park. Tonight we go out as a group.
Tomorrow we leave for Budapest. Monday we start classes. I'm really going to miss Istanbul! The call to prayer heard throughout the city from the mosques, the adorable school children on field trips: "Hello! What is your name?" the sweet typographic characters of Turkish and Arabic, the hookah at night, the wonderful tea throughout the day, and all with no classes. Oh so much to miss.
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