Getting healthy in the big smoke
Sunday morning I went for a bike ride up the Bosphorus from Kurucesme towards Kelios. It was great- the road was empty and sunrise over the Bosphorus was beautiful. Granted I live in a beautiful part of Istanbul but the roads are always empty early mornings here, an advantage of Istanbullus staying up all night.
We often think it is difficult to get healthy in the city but the truth is it can be easier than other environments. In a big city you can find anything you are looking for- you just need to be prepared. On Sunday morning I had paved roads, a well serviced bike, thanks to the local bike shop and fruit stores and my favorite cafe that were opening on my way home.
Many would think I was mad getting up at 7am on my day off but the truth is I had a blast, enjoyed the quiet and fresh air that is all too rare here and felt great all day. A much better option for me than spending the day recovering from a late night on the town.
Paul
Filed under: health, active aging, fitness, Istanbul, Bosphorus on August 27th, 2007
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