| I’m in this beautiful and fascinating city to attend a conference on Neo-Aramaic. This is the first time that the conference has been held here, and the first time I have been in Turkey. I began my visit with a group tour of some of the most famous sites, including the Sultanahmet mosque, the Hagia Sofia, and the Grand Bazaar. Renana and Brooke were here recently and recommended the guide. He was great and I learned a lot about the city and its history. The next two days were the conference. It was held at Bogazici University, a private university founded by Americans in 1863. The campus is on a hill high above the Bosphorus, and the buildings are beautiful. There were lots of fascinating talks and time with old friends. I gave a talk myself, and was pleased with how it went. I have two more days here and am looking forward to more exploring before I move on to Barcelona. |
| Created on 28 October 2023 by Samuel Ethan Fox |