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June 26th 2011

Turkey is an intriuging mix of Eastern, European and Middle East with women wearing the strictest of hijab down to the shortest of skirts. A muslim country but one that practices tolerance and peace.
Mosques are everywhere and the call to prayer can be heard all the time.

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Am I getting fatterAm I getting fatter
Am I getting fatter

should be with the amount I2m eating
Borrowed headwearBorrowed headwear
Borrowed headwear

Deger and me ınside the New Mosque, no shoes and headscarfs to borrow
Grand BazaarGrand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar

Spices and dried fruit abound
Engagement wearEngagement wear
Engagement wear

Weddings are big business with these outfits for the women to wear to the engagement party
Circumsion outfitsCircumsion outfits
Circumsion outfits

Before a young boy gets circumsized an elaborate ceremony is planned and this is what he wears





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Date: 27th June 2011


Yes Enjoy all the food.Deger is so much older.Enjoy your holiday. Penny

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