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Irishman in the Middle East
Photo 12/30: The Evil Eye
Posted on April 30, 2014
The Idea
Have decided to post a photo per day for 30 days, each based on a word or theme. Feel free to offer a word or theme challenge to MB in the comment box below.
Photo 12/30
You will see this lucky charm in many shops in Istanbul if you ever visit. It gives protection from the evil eye!
Photo 11/30: Urban
Posted on April 29, 2014
The Idea
Have decided to post a photo per day for 30 days, each based on a word or theme. Feel free to offer a word or theme challenge to MB in the comment box below.
Photo 11/30
Thanks to MB2 for the ‘Urban’ challenge. From recent trip to Istanbul.
Photo 10/30: Reflections
Posted on April 28, 2014
The Idea
Have decided to post a photo per day for 30 days, each based on a word or theme. Feel free to offer a word or theme challenge to MB in the comment box below.
Photo 10/30
Reflections at the Dubai Fountains
Photo 8/30: Side Street
Posted on April 28, 2014
The Idea
Have decided to post a photo per day for 30 days, each based on a word or theme. Feel free to offer a word or theme challenge to MB in the comment box below.
Photo 8/30
Side street next to the Gold Souk at Deira, Dubai.
Photo 7/30: War
Posted on April 25, 2014
The Idea
Have decided to post a photo per day for 30 days, each based on a word or theme. Feel free to offer a word or theme challenge to MB in the comment box below.
Photo 7/30
Thanks to Blogger – A Silver Voice From Ireland who posted earlier today on the occasion of ANZAC Day (nice read – http://thesilvervoice.wordpress.com/2014/04/24/anzac-day/#comment-2546).
In her post she mentions that approx 3,000 Irish-born (amongst the British forces) lost their lives in Gallipoli, more than the number lost by New Zealand (some 2,700 from my research).
When I was in Istanbul 2 weeks ago I looked into taking a bus trip to Gallipoli but it was a 5 hour journey away, and time (as well as a 13 year old daughter!) just did not permit. Met an Australian lady who was heading onwards in that direction and she was hopeful of attending the morning service on the beach – which I think is now a ticket-only affair.
The capture of Istanbul was the main reason the allied forces invaded but it was repelled by the Turks. More than 100,000 men lost their lives over the ensuing months and more than that number again were badly injured.
Liam Clancy (Bob Dylan’s favourite ballad singer) sings the definitive version of the famous anti war song written by Scottish born Australian Eric Bogel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFCekeoSTwg&feature=youtu.be
War is not nice!
Photo 6 of 30: Freefall
Posted on April 24, 2014
The Idea
Have decided to post a photo per day for 30 days, each based on a word or theme. Feel free to offer a word or theme challenge to MB in the comment box below.
Photo 6/30
The water feature at Dubai Mall.
Photo 5 of 30: Rider
Posted on April 23, 2014
The Idea
Have decided to post a photo per day for 30 days, each based on a word or theme. Feel free to offer a word or theme challenge to MB in the comment box below.
Photo 5/30
Rider at Lough Gur horse ride October 2013
Photo 4 of 30: Delight
Posted on April 22, 2014
The Idea
Have decided to post a photo per day for 30 days, each based on a word or theme. Feel free to offer a word or theme challenge to MB in the comment box below.
Photo 4/30
Thanks to AQ for the ‘Delight’ challenge.
MB was delighted to see de light reflecting in the lobby of ‘Jumairah At Al Etihad‘ hotel Abu Dhabi on his recent visit. You are such a kidder MB!!!
Photo 3 of 30: The Kebab Maker
Posted on April 21, 2014
The Idea
Have decided to post a photo per day for 30 days, each based on a word or theme. Feel free to offer a word or theme challenge to MB in the comment box below.
Photo 3/30
This guy makes kebabs early morning with real cuts of meat & spices in a small back-street shop. He sells to various kebab sellers around Istanbul.
Photo 2 of 30: The Busker
Posted on April 20, 2014
The Idea
Have decided to post a photo per day for 30 days, each based on a word or theme. Feel free to offer a word or theme challenge to MB in the comment box below.
Photo 2/30
Met this guy last week. Making music on the 15 minute Bosphorus ferry crossing from European Istanbul to Asian Istanbul.
Photo 1 of 30: Faith
Posted on April 19, 2014
The Idea
Have decided to post a photo per day for 30 days, each based on a word or theme. Feel free to offer a challenge to MB in the comment box below – with your own word or phrase, as coming up with 30 ideas on his own will totally fry MB’s brain!
Photo 1/30
Being the weekend that’s in it, and seeing the thousands of Christians who took part in Good Friday (Easter) services yesterday here in Dubai in the Muslim Middle East (with camera in hand!), Photo Nr 1/30 is called FAITH. Thousands queued up after the 2 & half hour GF service to kiss the cross.
From the courtyard of St Francis Of Assisi Church, Jebel Ali, Dubai. 18 April 2014.
Weekly Photo Challenge: On Top
Posted on April 18, 2014
A Kestrel soars over Kathmandu, Nepal. October 2012.
Book Worm
Posted on April 17, 2014
Greetings one & all
It’s upcoming holiday weekend throughout much of the world and thoughts of many will be turning to having a break & some relaxation from the normal daily grind. Read More
Weekly Photo Challenge: Monument
Posted on April 13, 2014
Punk is not dead!
Spotted this graffiti monument to the 1970s in an Istanbul back street few days back.
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