Turkey

My father worked for UNESCO for several years at Trabzon, on the Black Sea coast of Turkey. During this time I visited the country and managed to travel around quite a bit. Another magical place I grew very fond of.

Istanbul.

Metal wares on sale in Istanbul.

Children at Giresun, the Blue Mosque in Istanbul and a discussion outside.

Foodstores in Trabzon, chestnuts drying on the wharf at Giresun, Bosporous fishermen ply their wares in Istanbul.

Old men outside the Blue Mosque, Istanbul.

Shoe shiners in Ankara (left) and Istanbul (right), sweet corn in Trabzon.

Sunset at Gireun on the Black Sea. I stayed several months at nearby Trabzon.

Tobacco drying on the Black Sea coast, a baker's shop at Hemsiköy.