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"A large volume of adventures may be grasped within this little span of life, by him who interests his heart in everything." -Laurence Sterne

Sunday, August 02, 2009

Mosques and More!

The imposing Blue Mosque.
The Hagia Sofia at night. This was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly 1000 years. Built in the 6th century as a basilica, it was later converted to a mosque. It is now a museum.
A Whirling Dervish. This is not a dance, but a spiritual ritual of persons devoted to the Mevlevi Order. This order practices Sufism, which is the mystic component of Islam.
Turkish delights.


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