In Islamic culture, it is common for a sultan to keep a number of wives tucked away in a harem. Well, they do say, when in Rome do as the Romans do. Istanbul, or rather Constantinople was once capital of the Roman Empire. Alas, my plans to become Sultan Gary I turned out to be … Continue reading Photo Istanbul
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Missing in Istanbul
It was hard to put my finger on it. Initially, it was just a sense of absence. But I couldn't quite work out what it was. As our holiday drew on, the sensation became more profound. I started looking around me to see if I couldn't spot the problem. But how to see something that … Continue reading Missing in Istanbul
Istanbulian Observations
Rat Free Zone Wherever you are, you are never more than a few metres from a rat. So the saying goes. It is not true in Istanbul. There are no rats. Probably. However, in Istanbul, you are never more than a couple of metres from a cat. In all likelihood, you are never more than … Continue reading Istanbulian Observations
The Mexile 