Sharon and I were about to get in line to wait for our turn to visit the Blue Mosque when this gentleman came up and offered to bring us in and give us a private tour. When I asked how much he simply said, all I want is for you to come to my carpet store and see what carpets I have. We told him we were not going to buy, he told us, no pressure so we agreed. He was a very good tour guide and did a lot of explaining (most of which I am forgetting as I write this) but it was enlightning.

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