After the Petra Odyssey team split early this morning, or more 
accurately reduced to one hardy traveler (Nadim) sleeping in the team’s car in Ankara, the other two slackers (Jamal and I) continue to tour Istanbul, albeit with a trace of guilt for abandoning the rally.
This evening, after wearing our selves out from walking in Istanbul Bazaars, Jamal and I shook-off any remaining traces of guilt and treated our selves to grilled kabobs, followed by a visit to an amazing dessert shop, with colorful puddings and sweets. Jamal had the “Ashura” covered with dried fruits and nuts (which I cheated and had one earlier in the day), while I had milk pudding covered with pistachio paste and coconuts, of course with warm cups of tea. We can’t wait to follow up on Nadim’s progress in the rally tomorrow to celebrate “our” achievements.
accurately reduced to one hardy traveler (Nadim) sleeping in the team’s car in Ankara, the other two slackers (Jamal and I) continue to tour Istanbul, albeit with a trace of guilt for abandoning the rally. This evening, after wearing our selves out from walking in Istanbul Bazaars, Jamal and I shook-off any remaining traces of guilt and treated our selves to grilled kabobs, followed by a visit to an amazing dessert shop, with colorful puddings and sweets. Jamal had the “Ashura” covered with dried fruits and nuts (which I cheated and had one earlier in the day), while I had milk pudding covered with pistachio paste and coconuts, of course with warm cups of tea. We can’t wait to follow up on Nadim’s progress in the rally tomorrow to celebrate “our” achievements.
Hi Osama and Jamal, Good chating with you on Skype today. Yes, you too look riddled with guilt. Enjoy your last day in Istanbul.
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Ashura good for salving consciences?
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