If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul. Alphonse de Lamartine Those who read this blog often or those know me, are aware of my love for Istanbul. It’s by far my favourite city in the world and as I told one of my friends once, I … Continue reading »
It was my penultimate day in Istanbul when I returned to Sulukule to say my final farewell to the community and play a game of football with the children as I had promised them. I arrived to meet Gokce, my friend and anthropology student working in the neighbourhood, and Murat my own Sulukule guide. He … Continue reading »
