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Istanbul

29/11/2010

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November 29:

What could one add? Istanbul is still one of the most stunning cities on earth.
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damaged by still magnificent Haydarpasa.
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Historic funicular 'tunnel'
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Istanbul from above.
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magnificent Istanbul ferry at night
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Taksim
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Whirling dervishes.
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Senegal

28/11/2010

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November 28, 2010

In the worst imaginable taste, French are performing military maneuvers near and over Ile de Gore - island that used to be known for slave trade during the French colonial rule.

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Cabo Verde

26/11/2010

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November 23 - 26, 2010.

Marvelous chain of islands in the middle of Atlantic Ocean, lost somewhere between Senegal and Brazil, Cabo Verde is one of the world's hidden treasures. It has endless sand beaches, historic cities
and many brilliant musicians (not only world-famous Cesaria Evora).
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Ciudade Velha - the column on which slaves were hanged and offered to buyers in colonial days.
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Ciudade Velha - the oldest colonial settlement in Africa.
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New York City

17/11/2010

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November 12th - November 17:

My best friend Daniel Rishik passed away in New York after long illness. To me Daniel was like my older brother. A true Renaissance man, he was a violinist, left-wing economist (graduate of LSE) and simultaneous interpreter and translator. We knew each other for more than 20 years, we travelled together all over Latin America, from Yucatan in Mexico to Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina. He helped me to understand New York and he was always there for me when I needed help or encouragement. I did not make it to his funeral but after learning that his medical condition deteriorated, I dropped everything and embarked on long journey back to NYC, this time via Jakarta, Istanbul and Paris. Once in the city, I tried to be alone for several days, remembering all those places that we used to frequent together. I missed him terribly, I do now and I always
will.

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Daniel Rishik
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Daniel in 1970's
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Daniel with his wife Teresa
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Mt. Merapi

9/11/2010

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November 8 - 9, 2010
Angry Mt. Merapi exploded in Central Java, Indonesia, spitting ask and lava all over this historical region, forcing tens of thousands people out of their homes.

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Village under ash.
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mud, ash lava flow.
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pushing ash covered car.
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Mendut Temple near Borobudur Temple under ash.
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working on ash covered ricefield.
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Thailand

7/11/2010

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October 30, 2010 to November 7, 2010:

Driving 5.000km from West to East and North to South, chasing film footage depicting feudal nature of Thai state. However, despite dreadful system of power Thailand's nature is stunning and its culture deep.

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Magnificent Sukothai ancient city and UNESCO world heritage site.
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massive public park in Udon Thani.
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Democracy Thai-way
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Ban Chiang Archeological Site and UNESO world heritage.
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after flood Phimai
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Prasat Phimai
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driving through flood.
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Magnificent Ban Krut Beach
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