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Turkish Shops

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I took this photo in the Summer of 2002 just a short distance from my favorite Turkish mosque, the Fatih Cami.  I passed these shops everyday heading to TEGV, where I volunteered as an English teacher for the summer.  How often do you get to see brick roads and sidewalks in a major cosmopolitan city?  I love Istanbul. … [Read more...] about Turkish Shops

Aya Sofia

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When I first visited Istanbul, Turkey, in December, 1999, the first place I wanted to see was the Aya Sofia.  My hotel was in the Fatih district but I was able to catch a taxi to this building.  I saw it at night but it was so beautiful.  I arrived just in time for the evening call to prayer which ended the Ramadan fast for the day.  In the summer of 2002, I was able to spend … [Read more...] about Aya Sofia

Welcome to Karatau

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I took a picture of this sign in 1997.  It was first uploaded unto one of my old websites in 2000.  Now, if there is any site or social network page focusing on Karatau, you will most likely see this image.  Most people just do not realize that I took the photo.  I still got the negatives in the US. :-) … [Read more...] about Welcome to Karatau

Galina Petrova – US Peace Corps Kazakhstan

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During my two year service with the US Peace Corps in Kazakhstan, one of the most supportive Peace Corps staff that gave me a lot of support was Galina Petrova.  She was in charge of the library, resource center and travel.  I really enjoyed talking with her and could see why she was one of the most favorite Peace Corps staff in the country.  I gave her the Russian America … [Read more...] about Galina Petrova – US Peace Corps Kazakhstan

I am Kazakh

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I made a brief visit back in Karatau, Kazakhstan, in October, 1999, passing from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, heading to Talas, Kyrgyzstan.  I was allowed to spend a night in Karatau to visit my Kazakh host family.  It would be the last time I would see them.  Volodya, my Russian driver, and I dropped my Kyrgyz assistant, Aelita, off at the bus station in Taraz.  We both then headed to … [Read more...] about I am Kazakh