Aside from teaching, Tammy and I have spent some time venturing around this amazing city and well, eating our way through it, too.
From doner, to baklava, to zucchini croquettes, to cold yogurt soup, this city is a foodies dream come true.
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We’ve managed to see some sites in the afternoons… the Blue Mosque, Spice Market, Aya Sophia, and we’re staying in an apartment where you feel like you can literally reach out and touch the Galata Tower.
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People have been so, so friendly, and accommodating. The other night we sat on the roof of our friends apartment watching the sunset to the smell of chicken on the bbq, only to have a plate full handed up to us from the apartment below. Turkey is that kind of friendly.
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This weekend, we’re off to see an old translator friend that I worked with on the Out My Window project last time I was in Istanbul. We plan to visit her on one of the Prince’s Islands after spending the day bicycling, and touring around.
This week, our friend will arrive from Canada, and we plan to hop a plane to Izmir the following weekend!
Enjoy some more images below!
Brent and Tammy
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LOVE the contrast of the bathing suit ads with the conservative dress in front. Great photos, Brent! As always. Take care of my boy when he gets there!
Brent…I just want to tell you how much I’ve loved seeing photos of Turkey on the blog! It takes me back to a beautiful land that I loved. The hospitality there is outstanding. And, you’re right, it is a foodies dream! Have a kahve orta for me, please! (And sigara borek, manti, simit, the best ice cream (dondurma), kofte, and too many other treats to name!) I know you’re having a fabulous time…keep the amazing photography coming!
Thanks so much Jana! It’s been amazing so far. We’ll definitely miss this place when we head back to Canada! Hope all is well:)