Originally Posted by
HansGolden
I had made friends with the guards and chatted with them for a long time first. I wasn't under the impression that I was being given an exception, but perhaps I was?
I don't know. I didn't bother trying to go into the Blue Mosque. Would try it next time when I'm in IST. What time were you there anyway?
One of the photographers I met suggested taking a monopod and pretend that it was a walking stick!