Various types of markets (called pazar in Turkish) are a way of life in Turkey. There are permanent markets, like the Kadikoy Pazari (market.) Others, like the Kuzguncuk Pazari, have a large weekly, and a smaller permanent market. The goods range … [Read more...] about Always Colorful Markets
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A Disappointing Restoration Project
I strongly favor keeping the old architecture alive, restoration, repurposing, and keeping the texture of cities and towns to the extent possible. This, I see in Rhode Island where I live, and nearby states. In fact, I saw 100-year-old photographs of … [Read more...] about A Disappointing Restoration Project
Mina’s Excellent 10th Birthday
Mina is now 1o years old, time flew and she has become a graceful girl. This year, many things came together and we were able to celebrate first Ergun's, then Jan's, and finally Mina's birthdays in Turkey with family and friends. A couple of days … [Read more...] about Mina’s Excellent 10th Birthday
A Late Birthday Post
This post is for my lovely wife, love of my life! Happy belated birthday love. On October 13 we were ready to celebrate Jan's birthday. We spent the day in the house, around the garden taking photographs and just being together. In our garden, we … [Read more...] about A Late Birthday Post
Shopping in Istanbul
On Monday we all went shopping, first to Marks & Spencer and then to a small boutique called Eskil. Binnaz and Ergun wanted to get gifts for the girls of all ages, from Nana to Mina. Department stores are mostly alike all over the world for … [Read more...] about Shopping in Istanbul
Istanbul 2016 – 2
The next couple of days in Istanbul after we arrived on October 6 had delightful weather which gave us the chance to enjoy the garden, relax, and then visit our friends Aytac and Cem for a great dinner. The treat there was meeting Haluk and Turkan in … [Read more...] about Istanbul 2016 – 2
Towertown Revisited
Jan and I are in Istanbul, visiting family and friends. In less than a week, Elif and Mina will arrive to spend the rest of our time together. I felt the same way as I did last year, the city I used to know and enjoy very much was gonee. In its place … [Read more...] about Towertown Revisited