Archive for August, 2007

Call to Prayer in Urfa
Saturday, August 25th, 2007

Abraham fountain with sacred carp
Originally uploaded by Errol_B
In the town of Abraham, I listen to call to prayer. Urfa feels like the place where religion was born. I suppose Urfa houses the birthplace of western and (some eastern religions), this place is strange, sometimes savage, mostly beautiful land that is being dragged through time […]

Turkey - the final countdown
Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

The pottery trees in Cappadocia
Originally uploaded by Errol_B

Yes, today I’m in the area of Cappadocia. In the town of Gőreme. I have some time alone and I have an opportunity to reflect upon the journey that I have embarked upon. I’m satisfied, I’ve seen wonderful things, terrible things, and now I have […]

The Cyrillic Alphabet
Monday, August 6th, 2007

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Originally uploaded by Errol_B

We owe the Cyrallic alphabet the Bulgarians. Apparently, it was developed here and not in Russia. I share this fact with you, because it provides me with a platform to talk about it from here.
I’m told it’s possible to “master” the alphabet over a one hour period of intense concentration in conjunction […]