My pleasure, Gary and Larry.
Life would be pretty boring if it was the same everywhere, wouldn't it?
When I was growing up, Australian had a reputation for being laid back. I have to say we could learn a thing or two from the Turks on that matter. The park along the waterfront in Istanbul was always (that I saw) full or families and groups cooking barbecues and kicking soccer balls, and they know how to move in crowds with a minimum of stress. I liked it. Great place to explore. I'd like to go back one day with more time.
Al.