The following shot was taken at a big bazaar that’s held every Tuesday and Friday in Istanbul’s Kadıköy area, which is on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. You can find food like fruit, vegetables, spices, nuts and grape leaves there, but also clothes such as the headdresses below. I was walking around there with a blond girl and boy, do you draw attention if you’re a young, blond, European woman in Istanbul. People were yelling out “Obama, Obama”, “hoş geldiniz” (welcome), “hello!” and “buyrun” (come in please/come here).
I apologize for the recent lack of updates. I had a friend from Holland visiting me here, but will now resume my posting about life in Istanbul. 🙂
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4 responses to “Kadıköy Bazaar”
Great Photo!!! I love bazaars and street markets while traveling. Just exploring the different cultures is so fascinating. Thanks for sharing.
I like the photo of the bazaar….with all the colourful scarves. Very nic shot….looking fwd to reading more of your stories 🙂
this must be a good bazaar 🙂
I still love my scarves from Istanbul.. over 15 years old and they are great! Excellent shopping in those days – knock off chanel suits… fab.. Need matching shoes.. no problem.. Love it.