2. The views of all the activity on the Bosphorus from Ortakoy is very refreshing.
After enjoying the local foods a walk through the shops is very nice. Next was a
longer walk to Yildiz Park. This park is huge and very green and shady. There is a
steep uphill climb to a small restaurant where cold drinks were available. We then
walked to the porcelin factory gift shop. It was closed for lunch but we could see
the incredibly fine items for sale. The high prices certainly matched the quality of
workmanship. Next was a challenge to find our way to Yildiz Palace Museum. The
park has a wall around it so we had to walk outside of the wall and then through
the technical university to find the entrance to the museum. This is probably one
sight that could be missed.