The nightlife in Istanbul is amazing. Everyone is out and about, enjoying themselves…read more
My boyfriend and I went to Taksim to soak everything up one evening. There was plenty of shopping to do and food to sample.
After a few hours, we decided to stop at Kaave Cafe to get some drinks. We also gave the nargile (we also know it as either a hookah or shisha, which is a Turkish water pump) a try.
I am not a smoker. I have never smoked a cigarette in my life. However, the nargile is an enjoyable way to inhale tobacco-flavoured smoke. He has given the nargile a few tries in the past. I got a crash course from him.
We went with the apple flavour. I gave it a try and I didn't hack up a lung! He actually said that I was a pro at it, which was cool and scary. It was fun and enjoyable. The apple flavour was perfect.
I also got some Turkish tea, which I fell in love with during my time in Istanbul. It's the way that I like tea - plain and in a glass. He got a milky drink. I have no idea what it was called, though.
We sat outside in November. It wasn't a cold evening, so we were good. There was a musician singing and playing his guitar, which added to the whole vibe. Later, patrons danced while he played.
It was a wonderful time at this cafe. The nargile and beverages were wonderful.
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