I am a currently-serving Peace Corps Volunteer in Bulgaria. The views on this blog do not necessarily reflect the views of the Peace Corps.


Monday, May 9, 2011

Istanbul 7 - Fallen Team



What a rad team. I was walking near the Blue Mosque and saw someone carrying a skateboard. Then I noticed that a bunch of guys had skateboards. Then I recognized one of them, Jack Curtin. We went to the same school for a couple of years. Nice to see a familiar face. Everyone was really gracious and I walked away impressed with how they all carried themselves.

Istanbul 6




The stained glass was in the ceiling of a Turkish Bath House.

Istanbul 5




Older folks doing what they do.

Istanbul 4


Nice tulips all over the place.

Istanbul 3


I don't grow a thick beard but I didn't shave for 10 days and I went in for a straight razor shave. It felt nice. Thanks.

Istanbul 2





A little bright. The woman who developed my photos gave me a lecture. She was disappointed that I didn't get darker images. But here is Istanbul, kids marching, little girls being friends and a bird watching over her home.

ISTANBUL



Here's the first image I give from my time in Istanbul. I have a manual camera and it still takes me a while to focus so only eyes that want to be seen are captured.

Chris Visiting Bulgaria






Big sacrifices but my big brother Chris made it. The photos don't tell much about our time together. We did it all. Most importantly, we had time to be with one another and enjoy that. We ran; we hiked; we rode around.

Blonde Hair



Nice look. Had my camera out at 7 in the morning. Bus stop between Ascenovgrad and Chepelare.