A quick overview of the past few days for all ye that be interested -
-Went to a Protest and took photographs which many of you will see shortly - (Police had enclosed the general protest area with fences, they checked people and bags upon entry) For all the incredible number of police, lurking armed guards, and helicopters, the Turkish government did allow the protest to occur... - more on this later.
-Visited a few very old Byzantine churches
-Was asked by the guard at one of these churches, "You are so sweet, did you spend last night in a sugar box?" oh goodness.
-Took a short cruise with my sister
-Petted several cats...
-Read and took notes and drew
Mostly what I have been doing is sitting and having tea and talking with people. There have been many interesting encounters and at some point I will write down what I have learned and heard. I am looking forward to returning to visit the friends I’ve made. Probably toting a notebook, ready to get names and stories. I don’t know what I will be doing my final project on, though oddly enough I would really like to research a certain type of boot that is made here... And I met a man that makes them! We will see where that goes.
