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About my flight to Kazan and my flight from Dubai to Istanbul
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The IGA Business Lounge — to be honest, this lounge is convenient and beautiful. There are plants everywhere, and all the corners and walls are green

Tomorrow my flight to Kazan will be on an Airbus A330-203, and my seat is 16K by the window. Today, at the last moment, I checked in and got this seat. If I understand correctly, for passengers who don’t buy a seat, the system randomly assigns middle seats first, and only after those are filled does it start assigning other seats.

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I'm in the IGA Business Lounge at the new Istanbul Airport (IST)
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Tomato soup, vegetables (carrot, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and salad with Turkish yogurt), white bread, and three types of cakes. For a drink, I chose Sprite. This time, I chose a little less food, without meat

Well, I'm in the business lounge and I'm very surprised because the manager told me I can stay here until my flight. Usually, the stay time is 4 hours, but for me it’s unlimited. When I asked the manager why I could stay so long, he answered, "Because I'm a good man, go and enjoy." It’s all a bit strange. I just hope that when I leave, they don’t ask me to pay an extra fee.

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I’m in Istanbul, Turkey. I went for a walk near the airport area
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Ali Kuşçu Mosque, near the new Istanbul airport (IST)

In Turkey, the weather is very good — 26 degrees, with a nice cool wind and a sunny sky. The weather is ridiculously comfortable for me, and I don’t want to leave the outside and go inside the airport. As for my plans, I only have one flight to my hometown, from IST to KZN. The flight is on September 3 at around 1 AM. Until then, I’ll be here.

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Last evening in Mersin, a walk along the embankment
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Photo was taken on November 22, 2024, after the rain

Today's day has been busy, I packed my suitcase and bought the last few things I needed. Tomorrow, I’m leaving Mersin and go to Russia, to Kazan. Tonight is my last night in Turkey, so I decided to take a final walk along the embankment before leaving. It was my last chance to enjoy the sea breeze and beautiful views, and I couldn’t miss it.

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A beautiful sunrise and ships on the horizon
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A few days ago, I was to capture the sunrise over the sea, when the sun's rays broke through the clouds and lit up the surface of the water. On the horizon, there were ships waiting for their turn to enter Mersin port.

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New Year Mood in Turkey
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During today's walk, I noticed a pharmacy with its entrance door decorated in a New Year style. These decorations really stood out among other shops and pharmacies, attracting a lot of attention. Naturally, they caught my attention too.

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Time to leave Turkey for winter and go to Russia
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19 Nov, 2024
Temperature and humidity

Last night, the temperature in my apartment dropped to 21 degrees. Outside, it was 11-13 degrees, and since there is no heating in the apartment, I could feel the cold creeping in through every crack. Although 21 degrees is still a fairly comfortable temperature for sleeping, I felt noticeably colder than usual.

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A short break by the Seafront, how i enjoyed the sunny day
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18 Nov, 2024
How can this car drive with such a low suspension?

Today in Turkey, the weather is perfect for a walk: it's sunny, with a temperature of around 22-23°C, and it feels a bit warmer in the sun, around 26-27°C. There's a light breeze, making the air fresh and pleasant. It's a great time to walk along the seafront, enjoy the views, and breathe in the sea air. The leaves rustle in the trees, and the scent of fresh flowers is in the air. It's a wonderful moment to relax, recharge with positive energy, and just enjoy the present.

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