Istanbul 2: The Everyday Scene

I felt the heart of the city beating at the Galata Bridge, everyday totally lined up with people fishing, and talking, doing business etc..

 

and check out the improvised fishing cane with a cork and wire! cool! 

 

It's beautiful by the river side, say with a cup of coffee...

 

There's many markets around the streets. Sometimes it seems that everyone makes a living selling something! I also noticed there's far more men than women on the street.

 

and something else, most people seem to wear rather plain, discreet clothes. Are these signs of Islamic influence? or maybe just my impression..


all in all, it's a busy and vibrant city (as you can see in this underground pass)