Whirling Dervishes

We went to a performance of the traditional Whirling Dervishes.  They are an Islamic sect that believe that as the earth rotates one must whirl in order to get closer to God.  So they whirl in beautiful white  outfits that represent purity.  I would like to put up a video of it, but I left my camera behind at the performance.  The other interesting thing about them is they said that they were Islamists before and disliked anyone who wasn't a muslim.  Now in this sect they love everyone - even us!  Unfortunately, I don't think it is speading. LOL

We flew out to Istanbul early the next morning so I haven't got the camera back yet.  Tauck in their usual efficiency got my camera returned to me and it should be waiting downstairs at reception for me now.

We are staying in a beautiful old world boutique hotel, called the Pera Palace.  People used to ride the Orient Express and then get carried here by servants.  Agatha Christie stayed here whilst researching for "Murder on the Orient Express".  Probably got info on her book on the Whirling Dervishes as well.  That was my only information on Whirling Dervishes before this trip.

It is so nice to just relax now and not be on the go.  The tour has been great and we have seen so much, but we had to catch up on much needed sleep.

We have an afternoon flight to Santorini via Athens this afternoon.