" I am a gypsy and I come from Romania "

Pedestrian traffic almost came to a standstill because of this  man. People whipped out their mobiles and started recording him. Whatever he was singing, no one understood, but pride in one's art is something that makes us human beings stop in our tracks if for a while.

Exactly what these corporate figures were doing on the sidewalk. No doubt more successful than this one legged man, nevertheless he found a bunch of admirers in them.

" I am a gypsy and I come from Romania "

 he declared openly. An indomitable spirit that made them smile. 

Street performers on Istiklal Avenue

Where the red tram ends is where one can come across small pockets of street performers. I don't know what their arrangement is but on my first trip there was even a black guy from the US rapping in front of a truly appreciative Turkish audience.

But my jaw still dropped because I never expected to see Native Indians over on this part of the world !