Matthew’s travelogue

Olives

Olives

I can still remember incredibly strong olive scent of this shop.

Marrakech Market

Marrakech Market

Local merchants selling their merchandise in the Marrakech market.

Library of Celsus

Library of Celsus

If rumors are to be believed there is a secret passageway leading from the library to the brothel located nearby. I don't doubt it for a second.

Hassan Tower

Hassan Tower

Hassan Tower is the minaret of an incomplete mosque in dating back to the 12th century. Begun in 1195, the tower was intended to be the largest minaret and mosque in the world. In 1199, construction ceased due to the death of sultan Yacoub al-Mansour.

Oia Transportation

Oia Transportation

Oia is a beautiful little village made all the more enjoyable by the absence of cars and scooters. If you want to carry people or goods, you do it the old fashioned way.

Doorway to the Caldera

Doorway to the Caldera

The homes of Santorini are perched on the interior of the Caldera. This IS your front yard.

Oia Sunset

Oia Sunset

They don't get better than this.

Hotel Su Courtyard

Hotel Su Courtyard

Stayed at the Hotel Su while in Bodrum. I would recommend it without hesitation. This courtyard truly felt like an oasis.

Bodrum's Hotel Su

Bodrum's Hotel Su

The Su Hotel Bodrum is a fabulous hotel located close to the harbour in the quieter Western Bay.

www.suhotel.net

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The Leather Souq Tannery

The Leather Souq Tannery

The oldest leather tannery in the world should not be missed. When approaching the tannery the smell is unmistakable. The balcony overlooks dozens of stone vessels filled with natural dyes. The hides of sheep and goats are first soaked in diluted acidic pigeon excrement and then transferred to other vessels containing vegetable dyes such as henna, saffron and mint. When the dying process has been completed the hides are dried on the roofs of the Medina.

Matthew Audet

Matthew Audet has been a member since 10 November 2007 and goes by SamsaraPhotography.

Currently in Samsara.

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I am amazed by the expression of human creativity found in everyday objects, art, and architecture, the world surrounds us. My photography attempts to slow, to capture the unnoticed, to preserve moments for quiet viewing.

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