Istanbul Friday

After breakfast were taken to school for final meeting. Met the parents group who had prepared Traditional Turkish food for us to taste. We spoke to the parents who were very inquisitive. We met with the principal and were presented with gifts, musical instruments of the area. In the afternoon we went to the small Bazaar and bought coffee, tea etc. We walked over the Galata bridge to watch fishermen casting their rods, then even though the wind is blowing and the sea is rough “we partners want adventure” and take the boat ride down the Bospherous river. Half way down the river had to abandon the boat due to sickness and rough waters!!!!!! We have to take the taxi for the rest of the journey and squash 10 people into 2 taxis to go to Autor shopping /cafe bar area. Once we all feel better we have a meal and some traditional Turkish ice cream. We say a sad farewell to Funda and return to hotel to pack cases.