I often think of the sorts of things I might be doing if we were back in Minneapolis. At this time of year, that answer is pretty simple: Going to the State Fair.
I’ll be missing out on this quintessentially Midwestern phenomenon this year, but I’m trying to convince myself it’s for the best. After all, my arteries are thrilled and the reverse culture shock might be a bit much.
Fortunately for me, this week I’ll be briefly visiting Istanbul, another chaotic, magnetic place that has similar-enough features to create a State Fair-like experience on the other side of the globe:
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Minnesota State Fair (left). Istanbul (right).
Minnesota State Fair. Photo credit: Drew Geraets (Flickr)
Istanbul. Photo credit: Alex Berger (Flickr)
Minnesota State Fair (gotta love the “ice cold pop” sign too). Photo credit: Bernard Pollack (Flickr).
Istanbul
Minnesota State Fair. Photo credit: Sharyn Morrow (Flickr)
Istanbul. Photo credit: Robyn Lee (Flickr)
Minnesota State Fair. Photo credit: Steve Baker (Flickr)
Istanbul
