On the last night of my 2-day business trip to Istanbul, I decided to try the Turkish Baths. I checked online and found a couple of highly recommended spots, then went to the hotel concierge for assistance. Instead of the two that I found, she set me up at Galatasaray Hamami, which was within walking [...]
Tag: Travel
Shrine of the Holy Wisdom of God
I have a packed itinerary for the next couple of days in Istanbul, but today was just to reset my bio-clock after the overnight flight from Toronto. So I did the tourist thing: Taksim Sq.: Check Yerebatan Sarnıcı / Basilica Cistern: Check Aya Sofya: Check Blue Mosque: Check Spice Market/Turkish coffee and Turkish Delight: Check [...]
Layover
Getting some work done over lunch.
13 in 51
As always, thanks to Heidi for indulging my musical interests. We had a great time in Knoxville for the Big Ears Festival, seeing 13 performances in a little more than 48 hours. The Bad Plus Kronos Quarter + Wu Man ( + Terry Riley + Laurie Anderson) Loscil A Winged Victory for the Sullen Kronos [...]
Daddy’s Gone to Knoxville
Been to Knoxville once before. Never thought I'd go back. Which just goes to show, that you should never say never.
