I had one victory at the airport. While we were waiting in lines, large screens showed famous landmarks around the world where TurkishAir flies. Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia popped up and Wes remarked, “Oh, I know that. We were there. That was cool.” I have primary documentation that, at the time, Wes did NOT think the Sagrada Familia was cool or interesting. In fact, he could barely contain his apathy during the mere 2-hour self-guided tour I had arranged for us. But if he wants to remember otherwise, I am more than happy to support the revision.

And with that, and our under-the-weight-limit luggage, we left Istanbul for a 12-hour direct flight home.