Being able to see the Whirling Dervish in person was an amazing experience even though I am still not sure what I saw. This is what Wikipedia shares about the dance: In the symbolism of the Sema ritual, the semazen’s camel’s hair hat (sikke) represents the tombstone of the ego; his wide, white skirt (tennure) […]
Istanbul Highlights
Some of the amazing things we saw in Istanbul. The Basilica Cistern – the largest of the ancient cisterns under Istanbul built by the Byzantine Emporer Justinian I in the 6th century. The Hagia Sophia was built in 537AD as a Greek Orthodox Basilica and held the title of the world’s largest cathedral for […]
Impressions of Istanbul
We weren’t really sure what to expect from Turkey. We had friends and fellow travelers who raved about Istanbul, but after Morocco, we were a little leary. What we found in Istanbul was, in some ways what we originally expected in Morocco. The people were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The city is modern and cosmopolitan […]
