Brown Nuggets

Stuck in Sheraton Istanbul

2 days in Istanbul with nothing to do. Arrived in Istanbul this morning and was going to go to Taksim Square on the 1pm shuttle when the boss called to inform me that there was a bombing in Istanbul and that we are advised not to go to town. I guess that means - no turkish bath for me...

At least the hotel is nice and there's free breakfast (although I am getting quite sick of the same stuff) and free internet access. We've got 50% off room service too. Perhaps tomorrow. My room overlooks the sea and hotel pool. Was planning to take a dip in the pool but my skin is getting so dry that I'm itching and scratching all over. Must remember to bring more moisturizer on my next trip.

There's a crappy mall next to he hotel and I dropped by earlier to pick up some fruits, beer and chips. Plenty of food options but I wasn't hungry coz I just had a ginormous breakfast. Forgot to get moisturizer :o/

Just consumed a big bag of chips and a bottle of their local beer (Gusta) for dinner and am thinking I should probably visit the gym and run it off... later...

Been swimming the last two days (in Dubai) after sunset (temperature is about 37 degrees at the coolest time of the day) and realized how nice it is to be immersed in water in such hot weather. Swimming as a cardio option is pretty relaxing too - but not necessarily a walk in the park.

The others are meeting by the pool at 9pm for jazz and drinks. Chillout basically. Am still undecided whether to join them but I'm leaning towards a pass. Not in the mood to entertain although I would like to listen to some jazz. I can probably just open my window to enjoy the music since I'm staying at L2. Also, most of the others are pretty hardcore drinkers and I don't fancy having to drink so much.

Have been listening to sermon cds, doing spanish revision, watching whatever's on tv and reading the last couple of days. That's what I do these days when i don't go out. Am adding korean revision to my list. Wanted to watch some dramas online but the connection is too slow...

I'm just ranting in case you still can't tell. Enough for now...

posted by Pocahontas @ 12:58 AM