ive got to get from Australia to Turkey to view, photograph & experience *again* the most remarkable feeling..seeing..*other than childbirth* of the Total Solar Eclipse in Turkey, in 2006. I would like to travel the surrounding areas for 3 months, and many goals to achieve before i can go.. But i start by manifesting Dreams ~ into Reality, today. Visit ECLIPSE 2006 for full Eclipse/Turkey feature.


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Wednesday, February 16, 2005

Bright Sun, Strong Tea: Then and Now

In the evening during Ramazan the Istanbul city government sponsored special concerts, amusements and shows. All the mosques were floodlit and packed with worshippers and sightseers in a holiday mood. The ancient Hippodrome was engulfed in a carnival atmosphere with strings of colored lights and little booths selling snacks, crafts, religious books, trinkets, and souvenirs. There were smiles everywhere.

Imagine a month in which denial of small pleasures during daylight helps you to consider life's big, important questions. It's no wonder Muslims look upon Ramazan as a blessing: it helps them to prioritize, to discover what's important and what isn't, to figure out what we're all doing here–in short, to ponder the meaning of life.

full article : Bright Sun, Strong Tea: Then and Now

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