Early morning flight from Heathrow. It was the second flight of the day, so no queues anywhere. Landed at midday and got tram into the city. Bizarre being on a brand new tram gliding through the streets of old Istanbul. Rather like being on a theme ride at Disney.
After checking in at my hotel, just next to the blue mosque, went for a walk around the old city. The Bosphorous was incredibly busy, ferries everywhere, and hundreds of men fishing. A strong breeze blowing in from Asia.