July 30, 2006

Istanbul 2~Whirling Dervishes

July 29, 2006

Istanbul 1~Bosporus



Four shots of Bosporus (the strait separating the European and Asian side of Turkey)

Upper left--Asian side, taken on a ferry from Eminonu to Usukudar (around 3pm)
Upper right--European side, taken on a ferry from Eminonu to Usukudar (around 3pm)
Lower left--View of Bosporus from Tapkapi Palace (around 3pm)
Lower right--View of Bosporus from the coast near Dolmabahce (around 5pm)

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July 28, 2006

High Heels; Strong Women


After two short travel breaks, I am back on the dance floor. It's been over a year since I started taking latin dance lessons. I also think I am better at wearing high heels now--not that I wear them often. But dancing gets one to use some of the muscles that one doesn't normally use. And it makes high-heels more manageable. They say you can always tell what a woman is like by the type of shoes she wears. I think women who can wear high heels are definitely strong and powerful.
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