some photos

Today I went back to Sultanahmet, but it seemed like all the carpet sellers and tourist hustlers were out to get me and it just wasn't quite as much fun. I need a big burly gay male bodyguard.

I went to the Blue Mosque but didn't take any photos because I was so distracted by trying not to offend anyone. Also I just felt awkward having a camera inside. I didn't go back inside the Basilica or palace, but I took some photos outside:



Then I took a photo of the Palace Gates:


Perhaps the work of one of my future students? (click to see the whole thing, it's worth it)


I walked part of the way home - this is a view of the Galata bridge, and my neighborhood is buried in there somewhere. I guess it's not SO bad living here:


Fishermen on the bridge:


Touristy shot of the Suleymanye Mosque (I think......)


The main drag of Beyoğlu, Istiklal Caddesi:


Finally, the face I had to wear all day - my No-I-Don't-Want-To-Buy-A-Carpet-Or-Be-Your-Girlfriend Face: