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Fishermen on Galata Bridge |
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Istklal Caddesi |
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Chestnut Stand & Street Trolley |
Consulate where demonstrations frequently took place
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Bakery - usually too crowded to snap a photo |
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Ablution fountain outside of a mosque |
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One of many fresh fruit stands selling produce an freshly squeezed juices |
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Along the Bosphorus on a hot day - Men only |
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Ali's idea of a nice neighborhood |
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Galata Bridge |
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A political demonstration on Istklal Caddesi |
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Since Muslim women are traditionally concealed in long, flowing burkas ad snug hijabs, nail polish and lipstick are the only fsahion statement thy can make. Hence, the large selection. |
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Smoking freshly caught fish along the Bosphorus dividing Europe and Asia |
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Whirling Dervishes |
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Istklal Caddesi after rain. |
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Looking down from Galata Tower |
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Turkish coffee in a quiet cafe |
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Freshly squeezed pomegranate juice |
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