First and foremost we have to say how much we loved this city. The city itself is beautiful, and enjoying a cup of Turkish coffee while the call to prayer echoes around you is enchanting, but what made it amazing were the people. We have been to a lot of places and can safely say that we have never felt so welcomed or had people go so far out of their way to help us as the Turks did. It all started with me (pat on the back for Sarah) picking the best hostel to stay at. The New Backpackers Hostel/Siva Cafe in Sultanahmet (the old town) was a very excellent choice, even if I do say so myself. The room was a good size, clean and nicely decorated, but what made it so super special were the people that worked there. Abdullah (better known as Al Pacino), Joseph and Hakan made our stay a memorable one.
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