I have been to Istanbul recently, it was the second time I saw it, but this time was completely different then the first time. Actually before going to Istanbul, everybody has said different ideas about it. Some of them said it was too crowded but some of them said it was one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
So, I had some different ideas and I was a bit confused after listening these variant ideas.
It was also an interesting trip for my mother and uncle, as they have lived their teenage years in Istanbul. They returned Ankara many years ago with sad memories. Therefore they were quite eager to see Istanbul after a very long time. I have always liked observing people, so one of the aims of my trip was to watch them as well!
When I felt that there were only few minutes to get to Istanbul, my heart started beating faster! Eventually, I saw the enormous Bosphorus Bridge and I got really excited. It was really a weird feeling. It’s too difficult to explain what I felt when I saw the bosphorus at the first time. It’s something like entering the imaginary world. Oh my god it was really a big city! I couldn’t believe what I saw and started to watch the endless sea and the harmony between the sea and the city. I just tried to make the moment I felt longer when I was on the bridge! Something like listening to a very old song and at the same time watching the history. But with one difference, this time, all once existed and passed away leaders from different civilizations of Istanbul were listening to Istanbul with me and resting in peace.
My trip lasted only 3 days, but I have been to many places there. Once I found myself fishing, at the other time I found myself sitting on an antique chair and watching the happiness on the people’s faces. I guess this happiness comes from the sea. Of course it’s just an idea!
After watching Turkey-Senegal match and singing the anthems on the street, we finally managed to get to the place where my family had lived before. I was really impressed by the mansion that my family lived in. It is in the corner of a very narrow street. It seems quite old but very nice. My mother and uncle started to take photos of it. They were excited as a child! Every part of this house reminded them their childhood memories, some of good, some of bad!
In the last day we preferred to walk around. I think it’s the best way to get the feeling of living in Istanbul properly. When you feel that you get lost, you face to a marvelous and historic building then you feel relax and you think that you are living in the past. Before seeing this city, I didn’t know that history has such an impressive side that can even change someone’s mood easily from bad to good.
There have been written many beautiful poems about Istanbul, but actually it’s a poem that will never end!
2002
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