More news with some pictures

So, language school has started, and it was not too bad. There is definitely a lot to learn, and it is both slightly overwhelming and slightly exciting at the same time. But today is a holiday here, so I don't have school today. So, I am trying to work on housing and homework today.
This is Istiklal Caddesi, which is a major walking-street in Taksim, the business heart of Istanbul. My language school is a couple minutes walk off this street.
It is remarkably difficult to get a picture of a mosque with 6 minarets; then again, this is the only place in Turkey where there is such a mosque. (Sultanahmet)