Poop in the streets

So Aunt Pam, you will love this. I go out today to explore the streets and the first thing I do is step in a giant pile of poop while I'm asking some guys for directions. I have been warned of people pooping the streets (which I don't believe!) but this is still gross. And it made me laugh since that was my warning before I got to Turkey: "watch out for poop in the streets." Haha. [Edit: This particular pile of poop should not be assumed as human but as a product of one of the many dogs (stray and pet) that are all over Istanbul.]

We met 2 Turkish students in the dorm today who took our friends with Sarah and I in tow to a traditional Turkish restaurant and then out to a club. They took credit cards so we could afford it, and I managed to pay for some people and traded for 45 Lira cash. Yay!! So we can go ride public transportation and find our way to the Bazaar tomorrow. It was a fun night -- live music in the heart of Istanbul. Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings, especially since I have the $11 of tuition sorted out...