May 28, 2004

Getting Rid of It

Last day in Istanbul. On the streets by 7:30 am to shoot some photographs before the crowds arrive. Later, I'm at the Grand Bazaar to get rid of my remaining Turkish Lira. Maybe I'll get some Turkish delight or fresh figs. Urgent need to use the loo hits me, so I go to the underground passage near the Galata Bridge. I'm not sure about the price, or if I even have to pay, so I walk right past the young woman near the entrance who has her head in a magazine. She quickly calls me back and it's then that I notice the 500 TL sign. It was 500 Lira well spent.