Sunday, June 28, 2009











On Saturday morning we went to the Turkish Bazaar in what is considered the most ancient part of the city. It is said to be one of the best preserved examples of urban Ottoman architecture in the Balkans. Along the cobblestone streets there are small handcraft shops with everything from tailors to tinsmiths. The Muslim mosques loom in the background of the tiny shops and I was hoping we would be there long enough for Truman to hear the call to prayer. No such luck, but she did see plenty of Muslim women with their head dress and fully covered arms and legs (without regard to temperature). Also here is a bit bazaar, which I can only compare to being one heck of a flea market. You can find endless fresh fruits, cheeses, herbs, spices, clothing etc. Anything you can think of at the cheapest of prices. You can't be guaranteed the quality but by gosh it is cheap.

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