Today, we were supposed to be going to Istanbul but instead we are at home

So, with this in mind, LEGO Muslim Drew has decided to simulate what would have happened had we left today

Staying hopeful with @LEGO_Group

Now we are watching a belly dancer, now we have arrived in Istanbul @LEGO_Group

Part 3: Enjoying humous with the locals in Istanbul...

(Yes, this is humous Beiruty but let’s not quibble over details...)

Part 4: Sipping Turkish apple tea in a lovely local market...

(The picture behind is actually a dramatic backdrop of the market ) #MakeDoAndMend

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Gotta make your own fun in these times! #VirtualTravel

Good news story @ChronicleLive

Part 5 of our non-trip to Istanbul:

“Pray boy to play boy” #Salah #Shisha

(Yes, that’s my prayer mat mouse mat )

Part 6 of our non-Istanbul holiday: Currently crossing the Bosphorus Bridge. The Bosphorus River is looking rough today!

Part 7 of our non-Istanbul trip (evening edition):

Bopping away in Istanbul nightclubs

*Awkward Drew dance*

Part 8 of our non-Istanbul trip

Heading for Jummah prayers at the Blue Mosque

Saying prayers for everyone affected in these strange times

Part 8 of our non-Istanbul trip (afternoon edition)

Discovering the joys of the hammam and of being pounded by a Turkish man

*awkward cough*

It’s been an exciting day in Istanbul on our non-holiday. Where will we end up tomorrow? #itinerary @lonelyplanet

Not part of the non-holiday canon, but a nice thought:

“Don’t you know yet? It is your light that lights the worlds” (Rumi)

Part 9 of our non-Istanbul holiday

Today we had a day-trip to Troy! We took a bus, photographed ancient statues and saw the great wooden Trojan Horse

Small print: Imagination required as I don’t have a LEGO horse

Part 9 of the non-Istanbul holiday (activist edition)

Last time they had a pride in Istanbul the police launched water guns, tear gas and rubber bullets.

Be lucky you have pride in your country. Support LGBTQI people living in their own nations.

Support @out_report

Part 10 of our non-holiday to Istanbul

A cycling trip through the busy streets!

I hope by riding this bike I won’t lose my virginity...

*peddles harder*

Part 11 of our non-holiday to Istanbul

Time to return home. Good flight. Got stopped at security for speaking Arabic (no idea why...) safe at home now though!

Thank you to everyone who has followed this thread, your support was appreciated!