Carousel
Just ten minutes' walk away from our flat is the Carousel shopping centre. That makes us feel right at home, because one of the bigger shopping centres in Perth is called 'Carousel'. But this Carousel shopping centre actually has a carousel, right in the middle of it, where children can ride. Its not a very big centre, about five floors centring around the merry-go-round, and a medium-sized supermarket - 'Migros' - on the lower floor.
Sisli
So Charlotte and Stephanie were telling us about the big shopping centre at Sisli and we thought we should go and see it - 'biggest in Europe' and all that.We caught the bus and went over there - it wasn't too hard to find.
Well, its definitely shiny. And confusing to find our way around. But it really wasn't that big. Maybe these Europeans haven't seen any Australian shopping centres.
Galleria
We also have a Galleria shopping centre here in Bakirkoy - again, there is a Galleria in Perth. This shopping centre is a further five minutes walk from Carousel, and right by the sea. Apparently this Galleria was the first big shopping centre in Istanbul.So we walked down there today. This one doesn't have a carousel in its centre, it has an ice-skating rink.
Oh, and notice the Christmas tree? This surprises us too.
Time for lunch
One of the nicest Turkish meals is "Iskender". On the bottom of the plate there is a slice of bread that soaks up some of the delicious sauce. Then there is a layer of meat, which has been shaved off the twirling kebab pole. The sauce is red, tomatoey, and mildly spicy, and on one side there is always plain yoghurt. Usually at least one whole green pepper is laid across the plate. And, of course, a basket of bread comes with it.
We sat in the food court next to the ice rink and enjoyed iskender and ayran - salty yoghurt drink. It only cost 6.50YTL a plate.
Yeah, a nice quiet Friday (day off), relaxing.
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