Spent last week in Istanbul. Prior to traveling, I read that the Turkish government was cracking down on smoking, so I reluctantly left cigars at home. Then, upon arrival, I discovered that everyone - everyone - smoked... cigarettes. (And hookahs.) And people smoked everywhere: pubs, streets, restaurants, boats, streets... but no cigars to be seen. Then one evening we decided to have drinks on a rooftop bar, and as I was ordering at the bar, I spied a humidor! RyJ's, Upmanns, and PSD4s. So I grabbed a Partagas, ordered a Chivas, and watched the sun go down over the city. A wonderful and memorable moment.

Glad to see you Fiddler (and Mrs. Fiddler). Nice story and good score with the cigar. Great picture

Jealous!

That is one plave I'd love to travel to. Be safe!

Is that a fiddler on the roof?

Enjoy Mr. and Mrs.

If I would have known that you were headed that way, I could have given you the skinny. Stationed in Izmir for a year (2010-2011). I know there is a lot to do in Istanbul, but did you get a chance to travel around a little outside of it?

how did I miss that softball? Funny

Great picture, Alan. very jealous!

Stinger: just basically the city - did cross over to Asia (Uskador) just to do it - but it was great!

very Cool !

wheel,

Hope you have a memorable trip, fiddler. I'd love to visit that, and other ancient cities.