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As the sun sets in Istanbul
So let me explain as to why I'm combining my 3rd and last day in this entry. Well, I cancelled my Edirne trip for a few reasons:
1. The bus price from Istanbul to Edirne was too much for my budget; and
2. The weather wasn't really the best to go out of the city. The weather was very gloomy; dark clouds everywhere, the ground was wet, and it looks like it might rain soon.
I know I'm going to regret this decision sooner or later, but it's not like I'm ...
Istanbul, vılle fascınante
... et sa géographie, et par sa grande variété de décors.
Tout y est : la mer avec sa promenade, ses plages, des marinas où se côtoient les bateaux de tourisme, les yachts et les embarcations de petits pêcheurs, un detroit, la montagne, la forêt, la ville hyper moderne et les vieux quartiers, 6 stades de football (dont l’un peut accueillir 60 000 ...
Partyin' it up ISTANBULIAN STYLE
I wrote this entry about 2 days ago and we have done so much since then, but here is a recollection of our first day in Istanbul...this has been followed by many a hooka pipe and a 24 hours of partying (thank you jet lag...if you can force yourself awake in the day the night is no problem)
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After two long and not super pleasant flights, we ...
Savouring Sultanahmet and her waterways
... 5 semazen plus a band of 3cantors+kanun(zither)+flute+ud(6 string lute)+drummer(female). Mevlana would have been proud of them. Complete integrity. The sheepskin was layed at my feet; when they began to whirl I could feel the breeze on my legs! A totally hypnotic experience. Their skirts rippled and waved in a most ethereal manner. The other-worldly performance went on for 60 mins....
23 June
Early morn on the roof soaking up the ...



