It seems heavy traffic and 35*c in the scorching sun is a little much for our old car. Once again we’re stuck in somewhere it seems almost fortunate to have been stuck in. When trying to go uphill in the middle of the metropolis our car suddenly lost all power. Thankfully the people of this city are quick to help those in need, and ran to assist us and to call for a mechanic. Hopefully it will be up and running again soon enough.

In the mean time, we’re enjoying the city we find ourselves stuck in, and it must be said it is an incredible place. Also for such a large place, it can still be such a small world – today when getting something to eat at a top quality restaurant, we found we were being served by a chap called Burak. He and Simon got on very well, as he had lived for some time in Hampstead himself, and is a Liverpool F.C. supporter. We told him our story and had quite a chat with this guy, who also served us some top quality baklava as well as brilliant mains. Hope you see this Burak and we wish you and your fantastic restaurant well.