The Anarchists are Following Me!

Yesterday I revisited Taksim Square, which has now been cleared of protesters  and converted into a virtual parking lot for police riot vans and buses.  Its amazing to see how 'cleaned up' it has become, hardly a trace of the past month's activities (except some splashes of spray paint and shattered high glass panels on shops).  Will post some photos so you can compare before and after!.  
Never fear, the protesters have now moved into my local park!. Every night rallies and massive meetings (with soup kitchen style food supply) are held in the park's arena, only 200 metres from the apartment. The same is going on in other major centres, with people exploring 'where to next'.  

On a lighter note, today I took some ferry trips around the Bospherous, stopping in Ushkudar and Kadakoy for a wander around.  Had a relaxing time at an old local hamam (bathhouse) in Kadakoy where I was scrubbed clean and soaped up.  Ran into a friend of mine from Uralla (!!) and we went for dinner by the sea.  Its great to just relax a bit and chat til late.  Hopefully I will make it to Dolmanhce Palace today -- I say this everyday (its literally walking distance) but I just keep getting distracted... suppose that's what travelling is about. Home soon and can't wait to catch up xxx B