There is only one thing the Turks love more than a national holiday (we just celebrated "Children's Day") and that is The Man, The Myth, The Savior of the Country.....Ataturk. You can't walk a block without seeing a statue, a portrait, a monument or a billboard dedicated to this man.
Today was the anniversary of his death so everyone has a moment of silence at 9:05am coming out onto the streets and bowing there heads and saying a prayer. I was on my way to go get coffee when I realized that I was the only one on the busy street walking and walking in the wrong direction nonetheless. I slowed my pace and then figured out that I should probably stand still to avoid getting anymore dirty looks. On this beautiful day in November, I bid to you, dear Mustafa Ataturk, a tip of the hat and a fond adieu.
Today was the anniversary of his death so everyone has a moment of silence at 9:05am coming out onto the streets and bowing there heads and saying a prayer. I was on my way to go get coffee when I realized that I was the only one on the busy street walking and walking in the wrong direction nonetheless. I slowed my pace and then figured out that I should probably stand still to avoid getting anymore dirty looks. On this beautiful day in November, I bid to you, dear Mustafa Ataturk, a tip of the hat and a fond adieu.
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