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moharem bey
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 Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 5:57 pm Post subject: Bringing a bicycle |
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Is it worth the hassle to bring a bicycle to Istanbul?
Any advice on things to pack that I can't get easily? Athletic shoes? I'm thinking about foodstuffs (North American), books, etc.
Also any ideas on small gifts from USA to give to Turkish hosts?
Thanks in advance!
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hobo
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| Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:33 am Post subject: Re: Bringing a bicycle |
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| moharem bey wrote: |
Is it worth the hassle to bring a bicycle to Istanbul?
Any advice on things to pack that I can't get easily? Athletic shoes? I'm thinking about foodstuffs (North American), books, etc.
Also any ideas on small gifts from USA to give to Turkish hosts?
Thanks in advance!
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Get them somekind of sweets or something. Shortbread always goes down well. |
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sandyhoney2
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A bike? Are you suicidal? I would most definitely not ride a bike here. It is dangerous enough as a pedestrian (I have been nudged more than once by ımpatient drivers...).
No for the bike. Bring as many Converse running shoes as you can because apparently they can be sold for 100 YTL. |
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sandyhoney2
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| Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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Oh, while I think of it, bring toothpaste. I was just in Levent, which I know is expensive anyway, and was going to buy some Colgate but was surprised to see it priced around 7.45 YTL. And I saw no Listerine at all. Tampex are also apparently hard to come by.
If you want to bring your bike, and are somewhat fearless, do so. I think it would be great to take it to a place like B�y�kada (small island near Istanbul with no cars). If you are going to ride anywhere else in Istanbul, grow eyes in the back of your head! |
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moharem bey
Joined: 15 Apr 2007
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Location: Istanbul
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| Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 3:36 am Post subject: Thanks |
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Thanks Sandy and Hobo. 7.5ytl for Colgate! Yikes.
Shortbread will be a nice gift. What about the younger kids?
Now I am afraid to bring the bike. I was thinking about using it outside the city. Are bikes allowed on the ferries?
About the Converse shoes. Are you talking about the classic Chuck's? Hi-top or low? They sure aren't the most comfortable of shoes.
What is the availability of Mexican-style foods? Any restaurants? |
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tararu
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| Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 5:54 am Post subject: |
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I have a bike, and l used to ride to and from work everyday. You just have to be very careful is all.
There is what l think is a great Mexican place in Ortak�y called Picante.
http://www.istanbullife.org/restaurant/picante_restaurant.htm
I'm not really sure if l know what good Mexican food is, but it is the best that l have had in Istanbul. However, avoid the Cajun chicken as it is way too salty.
You can buy a tube of toothpaste for a couple of lira, so l wouldn't worry too much about that. If you must use Tampax (providing that you are female), then you will have to bring them with you. |
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Sheikh Inal Ovar
Joined: 04 Dec 2005
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Location: Melo Drama School
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| Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:17 am Post subject: |
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| I wouldn't bother worrying about the price of toothpaste ... unless, that is, you're talking about a paste to stick your teeth back in with ... |
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hobo
Joined: 28 Jan 2005
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| Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 8:06 am Post subject: Re: Thanks |
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| moharem bey wrote: |
Thanks Sandy and Hobo. 7.5ytl for Colgate! Yikes.
Shortbread will be a nice gift. What about the younger kids?
Now I am afraid to bring the bike. I was thinking about using it outside the city. Are bikes allowed on the ferries?
About the Converse shoes. Are you talking about the classic Chuck's? Hi-top or low? They sure aren't the most comfortable of shoes.
What is the availability of Mexican-style foods? Any restaurants? |
There's a Mexican place on Bagdat street. |
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Golightly
Joined: 08 Feb 2005
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Location: in the bar, next to the raki
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| Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:22 pm Post subject: Re: Thanks |
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| hobo wrote: |
| moharem bey wrote: |
Thanks Sandy and Hobo. 7.5ytl for Colgate! Yikes.
Shortbread will be a nice gift. What about the younger kids?
Now I am afraid to bring the bike. I was thinking about using it outside the city. Are bikes allowed on the ferries?
About the Converse shoes. Are you talking about the classic Chuck's? Hi-top or low? They sure aren't the most comfortable of shoes.
What is the availability of Mexican-style foods? Any restaurants? |
There's a Mexican place on Bagdat street. |
is there a mariachi band and sombreros and bandits and everything? Or am I just mixing it up with a typical night in Kumkapi? |
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dmb
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| Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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| If you must use Tampax (providing that you are female) |
Is that not sexist?
Does anyone remember Rick in the young ones mousey mousey? |
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Golightly
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| Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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| dmb wrote: |
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| If you must use Tampax (providing that you are female) |
Is that not sexist?
Does anyone remember Rick in the young ones mousey mousey? |
classic stuff. Unfortunately, my flatmates and I were still living out the 'Young Ones' lifestyle in the 90s. As was almost all the teacher population of Bakirkoy at the time. |
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hobo
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| Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 6:47 am Post subject: Re: Thanks |
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| Golightly wrote: |
| hobo wrote: |
| moharem bey wrote: |
Thanks Sandy and Hobo. 7.5ytl for Colgate! Yikes.
Shortbread will be a nice gift. What about the younger kids?
Now I am afraid to bring the bike. I was thinking about using it outside the city. Are bikes allowed on the ferries?
About the Converse shoes. Are you talking about the classic Chuck's? Hi-top or low? They sure aren't the most comfortable of shoes.
What is the availability of Mexican-style foods? Any restaurants? |
There's a Mexican place on Bagdat street. |
is there a mariachi band and sombreros and bandits and everything? Or am I just mixing it up with a typical night in Kumkapi? |
You've been on the magic mushrooms again. |
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dmb
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| I should get to Kumkapi more often. |
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Golightly
Joined: 08 Feb 2005
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| Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 11:32 am Post subject: Re: Thanks |
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| hobo wrote: |
| Golightly wrote: |
| hobo wrote: |
| moharem bey wrote: |
Thanks Sandy and Hobo. 7.5ytl for Colgate! Yikes.
Shortbread will be a nice gift. What about the younger kids?
Now I am afraid to bring the bike. I was thinking about using it outside the city. Are bikes allowed on the ferries?
About the Converse shoes. Are you talking about the classic Chuck's? Hi-top or low? They sure aren't the most comfortable of shoes.
What is the availability of Mexican-style foods? Any restaurants? |
There's a Mexican place on Bagdat street. |
is there a mariachi band and sombreros and bandits and everything? Or am I just mixing it up with a typical night in Kumkapi? |
You've been on the magic mushrooms again. |
Not the magic mushrooms - the magic raki. Everything is good after three glasses. |
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hobo
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| Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 11:42 am Post subject: Re: Thanks |
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| Golightly wrote: |
| hobo wrote: |
| Golightly wrote: |
| hobo wrote: |
| moharem bey wrote: |
Thanks Sandy and Hobo. 7.5ytl for Colgate! Yikes.
Shortbread will be a nice gift. What about the younger kids?
Now I am afraid to bring the bike. I was thinking about using it outside the city. Are bikes allowed on the ferries?
About the Converse shoes. Are you talking about the classic Chuck's? Hi-top or low? They sure aren't the most comfortable of shoes.
What is the availability of Mexican-style foods? Any restaurants? |
There's a Mexican place on Bagdat street. |
is there a mariachi band and sombreros and bandits and everything? Or am I just mixing it up with a typical night in Kumkapi? |
You've been on the magic mushrooms again. |
Not the magic mushrooms - the magic raki. Everything is good after three glasses. |
Three is the magic number? |
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