Day 23 16 September 2010 Thursday
Although the guide book informed us that conservative Konya might be reserved in relating to western tourists, but we found them very hospitable and engaging; perhaps because we are more of a novelty.
Konya’s most famous resident was Celaleddin Rumi (1207-1273), sufi mystic philosopher, poet, and inspiration for his followers, the
whirling dervishes.
“The Seljuks didn’t let Islam’s famous condemnation of images of creatures with souls (humans and animals) stand in the way of their art.” (Lonely Planet Turkey 2000 Edition)
More great turquoise and black tile work in the Karatay Museum housed in the Buyuk Karatay Medresesi.
We found our way to a market area and stumbled into the fruit/veggie/meat/cheese area. Somebody at a cheese shop was happy to give us a sample of goat cheese from this interesting natural casing.
2 comments:
what is that???????????
Goat cheese in goat skin :)
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