Officially

Erasmus in Istanbul is the worst hostel I have ever been in. 
Dirty, hot, smelly, and bugs everywhere.  I am also sure that several things have died in the fridge and it reeks when opened.
And the guy who runs it?  Wore the same dirty clothing for five days, even though he was covered in mortar from putting up a wall in the gaping hole.  Now if only he could do something about the holes in the floor or take out the trash or SOMETHING.
So gross.

Tomorrow, night train to Greece.  No plans yet to speak of.  Am in possession of phone numbers of hostels in Athens and the islands I want to go to, but nothing past the first train is known.  Who knows how long I will wait to transfer to Athens.  Book is very good, thank God.