Edirne was the second capital of the Ottoman Empire. it is also known as the “City of Liver.” When I heard this I thought Big Yuk! So I decided to “do as the Romans do” and give it a try. Lets just say, I will never make that mistake again! Don’t worry, I didn’t go hungry. The lentil soup, bread, and salads are always very good.

It is also the home of oil wrestling and camel wrestling. Decorated camels have their mouths tied shut, and they keep pushing each other. They are out if pushed out of the circle. Oil wrestling is suppose to be a big sport here. They wear leather pants and no shirt. Then their body is washed in olive oil to get them good and greasy. Strength and power are needed. They start out hitting and pushing the other person to make them tired. Then they grab their pants, pulling until they take them down, the person, not the pants, though it might be more interesting that way! This is all performed under the hot, scorching sun. Sounds like fun doesn’t it? (Sarcasm!)

Camel Wrestling on YouTube: http://m.youtube.com/watch?
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