Istanbul reflections by Hakkı Yücel

Hakkı Yücel shares personal reflections on Istanbul during the month of September, contemplating the passage of time and the enduring beauty of the Bosphorus. He describes the emotional complexity of the season, which brings both the melancholy of past memories and the hope of new beginnings.

His observations connect the physical landscape of the city, including the currents of the Bosphorus and the presence of seagulls, to a sense of nostalgia and the shifting nature of life over several decades.