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we saw a protest outside of a government bldg. i stood there and watched for a long time but i couldn't figure out what they were protesting.
Istanbul- round 2

October 27th 2009
Upon arrival to Istanbul the second time around, I recalled leaving the last time and what a mad house it was. The bus station in Istanbul is total chaos. Chaos like I had never witnessed before. Crowds of people pushing and shoving to get to and from their designated bus. People loading large packages underneath the bus to be received by who knows who in another town. Bus staff yelling times and ... read more
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Turkish Flag Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... ... read more
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