Istanbul, part 2


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May 14th 2010
Published: June 17th 2010
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After an early breakfast with Ryan and saying goodbyes, I went back to the room, packed my things and went to check out of our hotel, paying with a combination of the Euros I'd taked out from the airport ATM and the few Turkish Lira I had left. Then, I headed over to meet Brent on the other side of town at the hostel we had booked for the next few days. Having run out of tokens for the tram, and... Read Full Entry



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Eating EkmekEating Ekmek
Eating Ekmek

Delicious fish sandwiches.
Making EkmekMaking Ekmek
Making Ekmek

They're on the boat, I'm standing on the pier.
SunsetSunset
Sunset

From under the Galata bridge, where we sat to smoke nargile.
Street ArtStreet Art
Street Art

No explanation necessary.
StairwayStairway
Stairway

I didn't get a good shot, but this is the left half of the stairway. The right half is basically a mirror image. The second time we walked by some people were taking what looked like photos for a wedding invitation.
Fishing off the Galata BridgeFishing off the Galata Bridge
Fishing off the Galata Bridge

Some of the hundreds of fisherman.
SculpturesSculptures
Sculptures

At the museum of archaeology.
MummyMummy
Mummy

He's coming to get you!
First Peace TreatyFirst Peace Treaty
First Peace Treaty

This is the first peace treaty ever recorded that has been discovered, between the Egyptians (Pharaoh Ramses II) and Hittites (King Hattusilis).
I'm on a BoatI'm on a Boat
I'm on a Boat

Taking a cruise on the Bosphorous.
Street MusiciansStreet Musicians
Street Musicians

On Istiklal, we saw performers ranging from Native Americans, to these Irish (I think) guys, to classical musicians more.
The Lawyer I Wanna Mmm . . .The Lawyer I Wanna Mmm . . .
The Lawyer I Wanna Mmm . . .

I wonder what that record sounded like.



17th June 2010

Re Isatanbul II
Nice to read about the rest of your trip. The photos make me want to head back to the Middle East.

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