Basilica Cistern and lunch in Istanbul

Another cold day. Feels like it could really snow... Visited Yerebatan, an underground cistern. It was dark, damp and interesting. Had medusa's head there, you can throw coins around the water near her head and wish for something.

The cistern is close to the Sultanhmet Square, which contained obelisks, gifts given by Egypt. Around the square are shops, lots of kebab restaurants and bakeries. Lunch was awesome! Beef meatball with chili spread and rice and bean salad. Was told the lamb was hard to chew on.