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June 5th 2008
Published: June 7th 2008
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Has anybody ever wondered why it’s called an Ottoman? I always associate Ottomans with Laz-E-Boy chairs, but now that I have arrived in Turkey this association seems grossly incorrect. Because if Turkish work ethic benefits at all from the perseverance with which Turkish men pursue foreign women, their economy could very well be the only one to withstand the recent global meltdown. The flight ... Read Full Entry



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me in Aya Sofyame in Aya Sofya
me in Aya Sofya

I swear I was there
me and Amynme and Amyn
me and Amyn

Blue Mosque
Onur and meOnur and me
Onur and me

out in Beyoglu
Dolmabahce PalaceDolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahce Palace

where turkey has been ruled from the last 150 years. dying place of Ataturk.
inside Dolmabahceinside Dolmabahce
inside Dolmabahce

the crystals in all chandeliers are 100% from britain
roomroom
room

all materials for the palace came from france and britain except the carpets, draperies, and cloths which were from turkey
ambassador reception roomambassador reception room
ambassador reception room

except the carpet in this room, the most impressive for the main palace, was from persia...



7th June 2008

Nice post
Sweet stories, good to know you're making friends and connections. Have fun, see you soon, sis.

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