Although big cities always make me dazzled, there is no denying that Istanbul is really a very beautiful and charming city. I like to hang around in those winding streets and alleys, and when I am tired, I go to eat desserts and drink tea; I like to quietly stay in the Hagia Sophia, moved by myself; I like the accidental encounter of the Turkish military band performance in the Eyup district; I like walking by the sea, with seagulls flying around, looking at the silhouette of the minarets of the mosque in the sunset, and getting used to the melodious Muslim prayers echoing across the city during worship time...