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Arrived safe and sound at the Green House Hostel after a longish taksi ride. Istanbul is huge. Driving into it from the airport is like a cross between San Francisco, New York, and Karachi, but really comparisons fail. Just grabbed some breakfast and my first Turkish Turkish coffee, picked up a map, and in a second I'm going to put my shoes on and head out for the Hagia/Haya/Aya Sophia/Sofia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, etc. The day is cool and sunny.