Turkey in winter

Those of you who have been on holiday on the west coast of Turkey may never have experienced the magic of a Turkish winter. Although it may be cold, the scenery is often breath taking. Here's a selection of my favourite winter scenes.

On the road north of Antalya, February 2004

On the balcony, Elmadag, Istanbul, 2008

University campus, Kayseri 2002

Winter fun with a plastic bag, Elmadag, Istanbul, 2008

Erciyes Mountain in the background, Kayseri 2002

Wishing you all a very Baylan Christmas

San Francisco Turkish Radio

To hear my latest story click on Turkish Cultural Program 2 November 2013 Fast forward to 1 hour 29 minutes and 15 seconds (1.29.15) if you just want to listen to me, otherwise sit back and enjoy the show.

Display - Turkish Style

One of the things I love about Turkey is the way objects are displayed. It was clear to me the first time I came to Turkey back in 1990 that Turks believe there is no such thing as too much when it comes to showing off what they have for sale. Whether it's food or jewellery, less is never more!

Ankara simits for sale in Karaköy, 2008

Fishing on the Galata Bridge, September, 2013

Would you like parsley with your lamb? Butcher shop window, Bergama, 2006

Fish anyone? Kadiköy, 2006 and even now

Homemade çığ köfte spread with Erciyes University students, Birecik, 2004

Turşu (pickles) in Fish Street, Kadiköy, 2006

And the original, getting married, Tahtakale, September, 2013