The View I Almost Missed in Istanbul

I stood inside the Hagia Sofia, pressed against a window barely big enough for my hand. Through the smudged glass, the Blue Mosque looked close enough to touch, but somehow unreachable. Everyone else was craning for the perfect shot, but I just stared, thinking about how many times I’ve tried to frame my life through something small and safe—never quite stepping outside. I didn’t post the photo. It felt too honest, too much like admitting I was still searching for a way to feel present, even in places people dream about. Sometimes the best view is the one you almost don’t let yourself see. #Travel #TravelConfessions #UnfilteredJourneys