Crossing the Galata Bridge on a busy Saturday morning is quite a feat!  Each side is lined with fishermen who probably arrived at dawn to secure their spot.  Cars whiz past in the center section of the bridge while pedestrians and street vendors pack the wide sidewalk on each side.  Below all of this activity, […]

After enjoying a panoramic view of the Istanbul peninsula from the top of the Galata Tower, my colleague, Sarah, and I crossed the Galata Bridge, weaving our way through a mass of fishermen, street vendors, and other pedestrians.  From the other side of the bridge, we had a decent view of both the bridge and […]