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Istanbul Odyssey: June 2006
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Thursday, June 29, 2006. Movie Review: The Da Vinci Code. The"Dream Factory" replicates its formula all over the world. The differences are subtle, but noticeable in this cultural experience that has been enjoyed around the world for nearly a century. Walking into the Multiplex on Istaklal, you could be anywhere in the world. Dark tones juxtaposed by bright lights and brighter movie posters. Extortionate prices for stale popcorn and sugar water. Luckily, the show we want is in original soundtrack.
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Thursday, December 14, 2006. In the same way that Berlin is not Germany, London is not England and New York is not America, Istanbul is not Turkey. These are city-states with their own seperate identity. This can be demonstrated when you meet someone from these places and you ask "Where are you from? And they say "New York.". Then I usually say "That is in the US isn't it? I am from Perth." and they give me a strange look and ask "Where? But that's my bitch. 8211; people have been very good at trying to ...
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Sunday, December 10, 2006. Just a short note, as I am feeling a bit rough, to all those who made our Going Away Bash, so memorable. They say a picture tells a thousand words, so I will let the pictures do the talking - go to the "My Photos" link. We will miss you all, but it is a small world, and we will meet again! Sunday, December 10, 2006. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). So Long and Thanks for all the Fish Farewell Istan. Istanbul Links Expat Living: Expats Everywhere Exp. View my complete profile.
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Istanbul Odyssey: May 2006
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Friday, May 26, 2006. Over the past few months I have received several emails from prospective teachers wanting to know what my employers are like. To save me writing this stuff over and over again, I will blog it and they can see for themselves. I have been employed with English First Istanbul for three months. So far I have. Found it to be a reasonable place to work. My colleagues are a pretty good bunch. I like to think I have made some good friends here. They are usual sort of people who get ...There...
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Istanbul Odyssey: August 2006
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Wednesday, August 30, 2006. Last night, one of my students, kindly hosted some fellow teachers and myself on his 19m power boat. The night cruise showed the city at its best and included a delightful supper. Rough life, but someone has to do it! Sorry about the quality of the video but the sea was a little rough. You can see Rumeli Hisar and the Bospherous Bridge. Wednesday, August 30, 2006. Tuesday, August 29, 2006. From Ataturk to Zoo. Thick, black and toxic if you make the mistake of sipping the dregs.
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Istanbul Odyssey: July 2006
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Sunday, July 23, 2006. What follows is an account of our holiday. From Antalya to Izmir. Along the Mediterranean Coast. Over a week at the beginning of July, 2006. It will probably bore you to death. But it is better than those giant, soul-less mass emails. That no one ever reads. Is to start at the end and read up. As it is at reverse order. One at the bottom and eight at the top. Sunday, July 23, 2006. The next day we woke to washing, domestics, banality,. James took over his room. I check the internet.
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Istanbul Odyssey: March 2006
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Sunday, March 19, 2006. Well, what can I tell you about Istanbul. It is a city of 15 million people. It is busy. The traffic is pretty crazy and comes from the wrong side of the road. Definitely a change from Suratthani. The food is good. Not enough spice obviously but what I have lost in the pork, I have made up for in the lamb. Doners are everywhere - the old familiar meat on the stick, just like home, kebaps too. I have been sucking up cheese like there is no tomorrow. 8211; the beautifully ornate wat...
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Istanbul Odyssey
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Thursday, December 14, 2006. Can someone tell me what this is all about? These things seem to be sprouting from the ground all over the place. I have asked my students, but despite not being able to give me an accurate definition of what xmas is, they affirm that these are "new years trees". They put presents under them which they exchange at the turn of the year. Any input would be appreciated. Photos taken at EF Levent. Thursday, December 14, 2006. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Friday, December 29, 2006. So Long and Thanks for all the Fish. Farewell Istanbul, for now. Till next time stay the cool. Thanks also to all the great people who made the experience great. We'll meet again some sunny day. Below is a radio show that I recorded for my students so they could hear themselves speak. I hope you enjoy. Be sure to check out the next stage of the blog. Take it easy,. Friday, December 29, 2006. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). So Long and Thanks for all the Fish Farewell Istan.
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Istanbul Odyssey: September 2006
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Friday, September 29, 2006. In Turkey, or as you may know it in the West: Ramadan. Is the holiest month in the Islamic calender. For the devout, nothing shall pass their lips during the hours of daylight. Restaurants however, are still open for business, doing great trade at about 19:07 everyday for Iftar - the breaking of the fast. The streets seems a little less crowded and people a little more subdued. Friday, September 29, 2006. Wednesday, September 27, 2006. Wednesday, September 27, 2006. For his fi...
