Drive from Ephesus to Izmir. Flew from Izmir to Istanbul. Turkish Airlines lost our baggage again, trying to get that figured out was a nightmare. Spent the rest of my day with Ridvan. We walked around Taskim, per usual, and there was a futbol rally going on. Ate dinner at a local place, which I had no idea what it was or how to pronounce it. Hookah and tea, then finally the sad walk back to the hotel. We said goodbye in the pouring rain. How fitting, right?

I hate saying goodbye. If only things were different. Sad is an understatement... I love Istanbul, and I'm going to miss Ridvan too much.