Sandokan Posted September 1, 2014 Share #221 Posted September 1, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have booked Celal Sultan Hotel, just behind Hagia Sophia Hotel and up the road from Sultanahmet Park, but more importantly, around the corner from Dubb Indian Restaurant (who are still advertising their 2010 New Year Party - sounds perfect). Just me and a camera bag. a bit of a palavar with Travelpony, but they gave me an extra discount as their photos did not match up to the photos from the hotel's own web site. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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satijntje Posted September 1, 2014 Share #222 Posted September 1, 2014 ..........but they gave me an extra discount as their photos did not match up to the photos from the hotel's own web site. Maybe you can get a free stay if you provide them some nice pictures! I know a few Leica photographers that will stay at that time near this hotel......:D John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferdinand Posted September 1, 2014 Share #223 Posted September 1, 2014 Maybe you can get a free stay if you provide them some nice pictures! I know a few Leica photographers that will stay at that time near this hotel......:D John I guess Ravi promised them the first Indian Summer in Istanbul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share #224 Posted September 3, 2014 For those of you who are subscribed to this thread, I posted a link to the arrangement details for the day on a new thread last night http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/forum-member-meetings/345019-istanbul-challenge-details.html#post2772861 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted September 3, 2014 Share #225 Posted September 3, 2014 I note that forum member Semrich's most recent post on the forum was in 2012 but since the challenge is in Istanbul this year I thought he'd probably like to know if he's around and it would be great to see Richard W again. Is anyone still in contact with him or is anyone in a position to get in touch with him to let him know about this year's One Challenge please? (If no one looking at this thread is able to get in touch with him then in a few days I'll start a brief thread in Barnack's Bar to hopefully reach a wider audience.) Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted September 3, 2014 Share #226 Posted September 3, 2014 I guess Ravi promised them the first Indian Summer in Istanbul Dot or Feather? Maybe you can get a free stay if you provide them some nice pictures! I know a few Leica photographers that will stay at that time near this hotel......:D John WE should probably offer it as a service to all the hotels in the area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share #227 Posted September 3, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I will see if I can find Richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted September 9, 2014 Share #228 Posted September 9, 2014 Committed! Flights booked, hotel booked, money spent, travel inoculations booked for tomorrow (for Egypt leg of the journey). Lars, I hope your magic carpet is fully fueled for the transfer Istanbul to Cairo. I am currently looking for the necessary 'magic' compass. (Pete, don't say it!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christoph_d Posted September 9, 2014 Share #229 Posted September 9, 2014 Erl, Great! C u C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalHeMan Posted September 9, 2014 Share #230 Posted September 9, 2014 Glad that you're able to make it, Erl! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted September 19, 2014 Share #231 Posted September 19, 2014 Got my visa. Will not be staying till Tuesday after all, but will head off on a business trip on Sunday I will vent my frustration to all those that want to listen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted September 19, 2014 Share #232 Posted September 19, 2014 Hopefully your luggage won't go on a separate holiday this time, Ravi. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted September 21, 2014 Share #233 Posted September 21, 2014 This spring we were on our way to Sweden and they announced a flight to Hawaii. Little Nina asked: "have you ever been to Hawaii daddy?" Me: "No darling, I haven't" Nina: "Has your luggage?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted September 22, 2014 Share #234 Posted September 22, 2014 I guess I told the story before that my suitcase likes to stay over in Paris. Especially when not having a direct flight, I put enough to survive for one, two days in the hand luggage. Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickp13 Posted September 27, 2014 Share #235 Posted September 27, 2014 hello andy, hello challengers we're very sorry to have to cancel our participation in the 2014 challenge at the last moment, but we just can't make it. we'll watch the posts and cheer for you all as good challenge spectators. andy, that frees up two places for the dinner and one place on the challenge. we currently have a reservation at the hotel amira istanbul from wednesday 8 october, departing 12 october. the price through expedia was €656 for the double room including taxes. we can cancel without penalty, but IF anyone still wants to attend AND be at this hotel with some other challengers, please send a PM and i'll try to change the reservation to your name. cheers karen & rick peterson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted September 27, 2014 Share #236 Posted September 27, 2014 Sorry to hear that you and Karen can't attend now, Rick. See you next year instead I hope. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted September 27, 2014 Share #237 Posted September 27, 2014 Indeed, very sorry to hear you can't join, Rick. Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickp13 Posted September 27, 2014 Share #238 Posted September 27, 2014 thank you, gents. words cannot convey how much i was looking forward to the challenge and seeing you all again, in ISTANBUL! so take lots of good photos and i'll travel that way this time. cheers rick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Bachmann Posted September 28, 2014 Share #239 Posted September 28, 2014 Our Leica One Challenge will correspond to the Worldwide Photo Walk and their happens to be one in Istanbul around where most of us have booked our hotels. İstanbul, İstanbul Türkiye | Worldwide Photo Walk 2014 So it is going to be a double special photography day on Saturday! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted October 2, 2014 Share #240 Posted October 2, 2014 Question: What type of electricity socket is found in Turkey? For North European 3 pin (fat pins), South European 3 pin (slim pins in triangle) or soemthing else? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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