Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Istanbul: The Grand Bazaar

I can't seem to drag my ass out of my room til midday, it's so comfy there, so I end up going to these sites in the hottest and most crowded part of the day. That's just the way it is right now.

Istanbul, Grand Bazaar


So. The Grand Bazaar. The locals sneer at it. "Oh, don't buy anything there. It's all Chinese or Indian now and too expensive." I pull out my camera to indicate all I'm interested in is taking photos of same. "All right, then, but don't buy anything there!"


Istanbul, Grand Bazaar



I kind of enjoyed it, although the immensity of the place is a bit overwhelming. It'd be easy to get lost inside. If I were a shopper, I would be drunk on the possibilities. Scarves, lights, gold, clothing, teas, carpets, all sorts of things.


Istanbul, Grand Bazaar



Istanbul, Grand Bazaar




Istanbul, Grand Bazaar


When I had my fill of the stimulation overload, I emerged through one of the exits and let my eyes rest on some quieter sights:


Istanbul

Istanbul



Istanbul

   

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