JuanPabloC

Went to the Grand Bazaar on a Tuesday morning instead of the weekend and it was like a different place. The shopkeepers were relaxed, willing to chat, and not at all pushy. Had a proper conversation with a carpet dealer who spent an hour explaining the difference between various regional styles with no expectation that I would buy anything. Drank three glasses of tea. Eventually bought a small kilim that I actually love. The Bazaar is worth visiting but timing matters enormously.