Istanbul the capital of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, located on the two sides of the Bosphorus is steeped in history. There was a fascinating collection of magnificent religious and civil structures. But first it was a visit to the Grand Bazaar and a walk around the streets to absorb the ambience. Mind boggling the sights sounds and smell of kebabs etc.
Trade and bartering is a way of life. Among the carpets, the ceramics, lamps (not only the Aladdin type), belly dancing costumes, jewellery, spices, almonds, dates, figs and fruits of all kinds was the famous Turkish Delight. Right next t to it we found small bottles of yellow liquid which looked suspiciously like the honey jars at the breakfast table and a little board that said Turkish Viagra. The price was 20 Turkish Lira. Not interested we walked away — the price dropped down to 5 Lira and in addition there was a special offer for my pretty young colleague — not a story to be told here.
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You should be the editor for ‘Kris’ Magazine….Terrific. You should have tried a ‘Turkish bath’…….and massage
By: Jaffna on May 14, 2009
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You have captured more in your four photos than I in 20 photos taken in a similar if not the same bazaar.
By: Delores Boyer on May 14, 2009
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nice pix chuls
hope you had fun
dilshani
By: dilshani on May 15, 2009
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lovely!….I hope you got one of those dancing costumes for yourself…….:-). Great photos as always. Lots of love, A.
By: anj on May 16, 2009
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Pictures are truly magnificent. Istanbul is one of those places that I feel that I have to return to.
By: Joe on June 18, 2009
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Loved the pictures. Especially the thrdr one.
By: purplesocksismine on September 25, 2009
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