Time has been passing very rapidly here in Istanbul. With only two whole days left, I figure I should recap about some of our adventures. We had our fourth test on Turkish Secularism and Democracy. Friday, brought a friend and I to Galata Tower, and its spectacular views of Istanbul. Eating on the streets off of Taksim square is always interesting, as the proprietors of all restaurants try to convince you that their establishment is the finest. On Saturday the entire group deemed it necessary to visit the famous Istanbul Archeological Museum, located in the old city. The museum hosted thousands of artifacts from the ancient world, ranging from the rule of the pharaohs, Alexander the Great, The Romans, The Persians, and everything in between. If one were to spend time reading and seeing everything in
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