Faisal

12 Jan 2026

Istanbul, Turkey I reached Istanbul at dawn as the call to prayer mov… – Faisal

Istanbul, Turkey I reached Istanbul at dawn as the call to prayer moved across the Bosphorus. Streets near Sultanahmet were quiet, bakeries already warm with bread. Inside Hagia Sophia, worn marble carried centuries of footsteps. Later, ferries crossed between Europe and Asia in minutes. I ate simit by the Galata Bridge, watching fishermen work patiently. By sunset, minarets and water reflected a city layered with history and daily life.