Welcome

Where have you been? It's alright we know where you've been. You've been in the pipeline, filling in time, Provided with toys and scouting for boys. You bought a guitar to punish your ma, And you didn't like school, And you know you're nobody's fool, So welcome to the machine.

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Thursday, January 04, 2007

I have sinned

In 1843, a British general conquered Sindh without express authority. His telegram notifying London of the news purportedly read, 'Peccavi', Latin for 'I have sinned' - a pun on Sindh.

Tuesday, January 02, 2007

Thursday, December 28, 2006

Sultanahmet Mosque

Outside Sultanahmet Mosque

The mosque from afar.

Outside Sultanahmet Mosque

The view of the mosque through the trees near the metro line that runs right in front of the mosque.

Outside Sultanahmet Mosque

Approaching the mosque.

Outside Sultanahmet Mosque

Different view.

Outside Sultanahmet Mosque

Outside the mosque.

Outside Sultanahmet Mosque

The view of the dome through the main entrance while climbing the stairs that lead inside.

Outside Sultanahmet Mosque

Right outside the door.

Outside Sultanahmet Mosque

Inside the perimeter of the mosque.

Outside Sultanahmet Mosque

In the main courtyard.

Outside Sultanahmet Mosque

A closer look.

Outside Sultanahmet Mosque

One of the six minarets.

Approaching the Sultanahmet Mosque (Side facing Hagia Sophia)

Sultanahmet Mosque

The grand Sultanahmet Mosque visible over a fountain.

Sultanahmet Mosque

Approaching the Sultanahmet mosque from the side. Hagia Sophia is exactly opposite this side.

Sultanahmet Mosque

Closer still.

Sultanahmet Mosque

That's me outside the mosque. Picture taken by a Chinese tourist. There were loads of them around.

Sultanahmet Mosque

Just outside the side entrance.

Sultanahmet Mosque

That's me outside the side entrance. Picture taken by a woman (origin unknown)!

Sultanahmet Mosque

Sultanahmet Camii (pronounced 'jami').

Sultanahmet Mosque

The door to the mosque.

Sultanahmet Mosque

The side of the mosque.