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Leaving for Istanbul,Turkey tomorrow-Oct 12th-should we change plans?

Posted by (Orem, Utah, USA) on

In light of today's developments on the genocide vote, the Turkish ambassador being ordered home and a warning from the US embassy to be on alert for violence..."A protester shouts slogans against the U.S. during a demonstration in Istanbul, October 11, 2007. Turkey warned on Thursday that relations with its NATO ally the United States would be harmed by a U.S. House committee's approval of a resolution calling the 1915 massacres of Armenians by Ottoman Turks genocide. The House of Representatives Foreign Affairs committee approved the resolution on Wednesday... REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY)"

Any expert thoughts on the reality of the dangers? Is there merit to the idea of staying in Greece and planning for Turkey another time.

Posted by
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Probably too late to help, but here's my thought:

If you never went anywhere where a protestor had shouted slogans about [insert your country's name here} - no one would ever go anywhere. Unless the foolery escalates considerably, I'd go and have some Lokum for me.

Posted by
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I'm not an expert ... just wanted to share my experience. I visited to Turkey shortly after the Persian Gulf War. I almost cancelled my trip when the war broke out, but ended up keeping my plans. The Turkish people are wonderful and I never felt any concern for my personal safety. Turkey is the most fascinating place that I have ever visited.

Posted by
73 posts

Just got back from Istanbul this week. Had a wonderful time. The people are friendly and helpful. As Rick said in one of his posts, unless there's actual threats against Tourists, go and have fun.
Cathy

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