Hop off and Stay off.

We tried going on one of those Hop On, Hop Off bus tours in Istanbul. I had loved them in other cities -- Washington DC, Barcelona -- but it just doesn't work in Istanbul. We spent a lot of money, but only hopped on and off twice. Long waiting, infrequent busses, unmarked stops, heat. Not worth it.

Those red earphones did come in handy though on a hot day when I forgot both my hat and a hair tie ...