Wednesday, Julie and I visited Topkapi Palace. It was pretty fun and we saw the Sultan's harem and a treasury of the Sultan's jewels. In that collection every piece seemed to be lavishly decorated with emeralds, rubies, and diamonds. It was amazing. There was one 86 carat diamond there that was originally found in a garbage heap. In another exhibit, there was a collection of old weaponry including ornate rifles and pistols and this 8 foot long sword which I am sure nobody has ever used.
In the evening, we went for a cruise on the Bosphorus and then did another long walk along the Bosphorus coast. Overall, a fun pleasant day.
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