Have you ever felt that you are stuck in a place far far away from the world, but in a positive way? I know this question seems quite weird, but I really felt this feeling two days ago at a neighbourhood called Balat! It felt as if I were in another planet, it was so wonderful but a little bit scarey at the same time. The suburbs of Balat was the home to large Greek and Jewish populations for centuries. The area is verye popular due to its scenic location and historic buildings. A very lovely place, with great wooden and colourful houses, it was so fabulous so amazing. Several times we asked each other if this place was for real? The area, the people, there language and the atmosphere there is very different, feels like an area stuck in a box living for themselves without knowing what is happening outside. Unbelievable place, if you miss this place don't even bother being in Istanbul. For those who really want to experience a cultureschock needs to go to Balat! You can't even compare Balat to for instance Besiktas, it is so different! Hard to explain you need to experience! Please look carefully at the last picture, there is sorrow in the eyes of these children, maybe it is the sorrow of having nothing. But at the same time being lucky enough to be more happier than those who own everything.
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