A Much-Needed Istanbul Blizzard

A heavy snowstorm left a thick layer of powder in Istanbul, resulting in cancelled classes for several days, and the arrival of countless snowmen. Snowball fights broke out left and right, neighborhood kids used whatever they could to slide down icy hills. Demeanors softened, moods improved.  After a tragic beginning in 2017, the city received a much-needed blessing from the sky.

Published on January 10, 2017

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