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Whirling Dervishes
Surprisingly, they never got dizzy from the spinning, although my own head was spinning by the end of the show!
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Call To Prayer
Six times a day the streets of Istanbul reverberate with the Islamic call to prayer.
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Laundry Excursion
Running around the streets of Istanbul with a leaky backpack.
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Polis
He gave me a slight nod and straightened his shoulders, which I interpreted as permission.
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Lost In Translation
Lazy Americans, they can’t cut up an omelet for themselves.
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Basilica Cistern
Of all the beautiful sights I saw today, my favorite was the Basilica Cisterns.
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Istanbul Tour 1
Tired but happy campers after an all-day tour of Istanbul.
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Eating on the Run
I can never resist some corn-on-the-cob.
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The Kindness of Strangers
Thank you, kind stranger, for making our day.
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My Fellow Vagabonds
It’s a no-alcohol hotel, so I haven’t seen too many shenanigans yet.
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Mission Failure
The mission I set for myself today was an abysmal failure.
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Getting Lost, Getting Found
I try to follow along on a map, using mosques as markers (they are everywhere), but very quickly get lost.
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Arrived
I am exhausted from the 17 hours of travel, but so looking forward to wandering the streets of Istanbul with my camera in tow.
3 Years Around the World