OK, everyone! This is the second part of my day on Burgazada. If you missed Part I, you can read it here. I left off at the Byzantine Monastery of the Transfiguration, which I found gated and locked. The sign says “Church Closed. Warning, there is a dog!!!” I was about to leave, but… Continue reading Breaking and Entering on Burgazada- Part II
Month: October 2014
Breaking and Entering on Burgazada – Part I: The Ascent
Last week, I was caught up on my work at the office, so I decided to check out one of the Princes Islands I’d missed for the app. The Princes Islands can be found just off the coast of Istanbul and are technically part of the city. The islands were used by the Byzantines for… Continue reading Breaking and Entering on Burgazada – Part I: The Ascent
Bayram in Belgrade
Last week, Turkey celebrated Kurban Bayram, also known as “Feast of the Sacrifice”. This holiday honors the story of Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son as God commanded, before God intervened and provided Abraham with a lamb to sacrifice instead. In Muslim countries, many people sacrifice a sheep or cow and give the meat… Continue reading Bayram in Belgrade
Packing Light(er)
When I was fourteen, my brother and I went on an unforgettable trip to Italy with our grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Cook. For me, it marked the beginning of a lifetime love affair with carbohydrates. For my family, it marked the beginning of a lifetime of ridiculing me for overpacking. To be fair, I stuffed a colossal suitcase… Continue reading Packing Light(er)