I just went out for a stroll with a few of my friends through the shopping area here in Istanbul that we've been frequenting in search of some post-dinner goodies. One of my friends, who is of Greek origin and was sporting a "Hellas" t-shirt started drawing some taunts from passersby but none gave us too much trouble. We should never have gone down that back alley, but we were looking for a quick way to the coffee shop we had spotted before. Well, a gang of Turkish youths, aware of the past and present hostility between Greece and Turkey, approached and encircled the five of us, jostling the girls and holding back the guys. My Greek friend was held at knife-point and we were all robbed of our money, some losing their cameras and one their passport. We've reported this to the police but they seem of no help. I'll keep y'all informed as we try to recover.
Update: OK, I have an update on the progress of the situation. After a rigorous inquiry and much reflection, it has come to my attention that it is APRIL FOOL'S DAY! Bwahahahaha. And no, this post will not be finding its way onto "A Connecticut Yankee In:"
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