In Istanbul we stayed in the area known as Old Europe which is where the Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar and Blue Masque are all located; it’s where the tourists stay and it is wonderful!
As we looked over our tiny balcony and walked the streets the colors and sounds are what stood out. Mostly reds with blues, yellows and greens in the fabric, outside restaurant lights, shop windows and everything. The sounds are of store keepers enticing people in, ice cream shops, music (some traditional mideastern but lots of rock remakes), restaurant waiters entertaining and people talking.
Pictures don’t even co.e close to capturing the colors and some how I don’t have aidio of the sounds. Many of these photos are of the market stalls and othe are sites on the street.
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Oh my gosh! These pictures are amazing!!! The bright colors of just about everything! So beautiful! And the food! Makes me so wish I was there too! Are most of the Turkish women wearing abayas, the total body coverings? And what about the young girls? It’s been such a long time since I’ve been there that I’ve forgotten. I so remember the Grand Bazaar and eating many courses in outdoor restaurants! It’s wonderful to be traveling along with you!
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Thank you! It was such an awesome city to visit! The dress was quite mixed. The young girls were in western clothing. We saw women who seemed to be in the same group covered to wearing sleeveless tops. Alcohol was served in many restaurants and sold in markets. No pork on the menu. Secular education, the madrasas are used to teach arts.
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