Istanbul is built on the water. With seas to the north and the south and the Bosphoros Strait running down the middle, people in Istanbul spend a lot of time near or on the water. It is one of the many things that highlights life in Istanbul. Riding on a boat is a relaxing way to get from one place to the next and a good reflection of life here. It provides a great chance to stop and chat while you are on your way. A focus on relationships is one of the great things about living in Turkey, and sometimes one of the most difficult for us to understand. It's good that sometimes we are forced to stop and wait on things and escape the rush of life.