The “Mall of America” of Bazaars!
Shopping is exhilarating. Buying things you don’t need, how can that not be fun?! This is one of my favorite things to do in the U.S. Well, I intentionally bought things I would use and gifts I thought people would appreciate (and also use). I think it was a success in Turkey, though an exhausting process. This place was huge! Vendors continually shouted comments (in multiple languages because many times we’d ignore their English) about how we should spend our money on things we didn’t want, or compliments like “Excuse me, Miss! Miss! Are those your real eyes?!” Uh, no. they are both fake, thank you. Or, “miss, you dropped something” Pause, look at ground. “My heart!”. Ugh. Silly Turkish men. In spite of their useless comments, I ended up in tea heaven and am excited try it when I get home!
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| Spices! |
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| Lamps |
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| Yummy apple tea! |
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| Tea in the Scarf shop |
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| Kristina in her orange scarf and sultan hat. Can you see me in the back?! |
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| Me asking about a pretty plate (far too expensive). Also, please take note of my beautiful scarf my aunt Sharon sent me before I left! Thanks Sharon! They were both PERFECT for Turkey!!! |
Need a Bath?
After searching out multiple baths to find our favorite, we decided on a touristy bath that seemed clean and very nice. It was an experience of a lifetime! I recommend it to anyone (man or woman) who visits. Just be prepared that the only way they communicate with you is yelling “Hey Lady! Hey Lady!” and slapping you around (gently) for you to turn over. Totally worth it!
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| Apple tea after the bath and massage... mmmhhmmm! |
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| This was my stealth picture of the bath entrance. This is where the men were. The women were tucked away in the back. |
Overall Turkey was beautiful. Mosques, people, fishing, food, baths. Enjoy some photos!
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| "Bagels" |
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| Tower (I forgot the name of)... |
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| This made me laugh and laugh. Turkish spelling of Ashley (Esli) and Caitlin (Ceklin). Hahahah. |
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| Dervish Dancer at Hookah bar. |
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| Tiana, crew members, me, Adrienne |
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| Tiana, me, Jenni and Amy at a mosque (not sure which one this is). |
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| Photo bombers... |
Off to Morocco for our last adventure. Hiking in Berber villages!
Out.
-C
1 comments:
WOW is all I can say, you truly are getting to see the WHOLE world! what an amazing adventure you had in Turkey! Enjoy Morocco, I cant wait to see your pics and hear all about your adventures while you are there!
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