I think it’s best if I just show you now pictures from Salonika’s daily life. For those of you who’ve been to Athens 15 years ago, now sadly turned into a battleground, you may just turn nostalgic. For those who’ve been to Istanbul – well, you’ll wink with a smile of recognition.

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Old man selling records in the bazaar

Old man selling records in the bazaar

 

Fresh fish from the Thermaic Gulf

Fresh fish from the Thermaic Gulf

Seamstress in the Bezesten covered market

Seamstress in the Bezesten covered market

Most Greek looking taverna ever

You can't get a taverna more Greek-looking than this! The sign says 'Fragrant Smyrna'. Food's great, too..

Transaction in the open fruit and veg market

Transaction in the open fruit and veg market

Where musical instruments are still hand made

Where musical instruments are still hand made

Man eating a cheese pie

Man eating a cheese pie