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Preparing for ablutions at Suleymania
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Chickens outside my wonderful hotel in Fatih
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And now a more glamorous view of Galata overlooking the Golden Horn
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An unglamorous view of the Golden Horn
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From the Ataturk Bridge
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I love these new signs
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Fatih has some serious hills, like much of Istanbul
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A village atmosphere in the center of Istanbul
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Sheep for the Eid (Bayram) sacrifice
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The set, a picturesque one in Fatih
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The Turkish film industry is definitely visible these days
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Breakfast in Fatih
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Ataturk Boulevard runs through the aqueduct
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Built by Roman Emperor Valens, Istanbul's aqueduct is fully integrated in the modern city
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Entering a neighborhood via a passage in the 4th c aqueduct
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Not bad given it's almost 2000 years old...
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Shoeshine close-up
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Some folks drop off shoes to be cleaned
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Making pomegranate juice
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Along Nuruosmaniye pedestrian street
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Great spot for a carpet shop
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Off to get the charcoal
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A friendly greeting
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Setting up outside the entrance to Kapali Carsi
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Approaching from Nuruosmaniye Mosque
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Kapali Carsi getting ready to open
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What a contrast to later in the day!
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The most beautiful stall
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Early Sunday, the book market is still quiet
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Kittens in the book market
