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260906 Vuarennes FZe2002 0

nobody@ipernity.com (Jean Vernet) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:56:51 +0000

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Train historique MOB tracté par FZe 6/6 2002 à Vuarennes

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nobody@ipernity.com (Jean Vernet) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:56:52 +0000

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Train historique MOB tracté par FZe 6/6 2002 à Vuarennes

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nobody@ipernity.com (Jean Vernet) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:56:53 +0000

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Train historique MOB tracté par FZe 6/6 2002 à Vuarennes

260906 Montreux FZe 2002 0

nobody@ipernity.com (Jean Vernet) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:56:50 +0000

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Train historique MOB tracté par FZe 6/6 2002 à Montreux

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nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:54:07 +0000

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This photo captures a moment from a local Rainbow gathering retreat in the mountains near Artvin, eastern Turkey—practically at the edge of the Caucasus. Turkish participants organized this retreat far from home, setting up a temporary community in nature. In keeping with Rainbow gathering practices, everyone shared healthy, non-salt meals and lived simply together.

Participants sat in a circle, emphasizing non-hierarchical organization and consensus decision-making. The gathering was based on peace, mutual aid, and respect for the environment. People from various backgrounds came together to connect, cook, and enjoy the natural surroundings, embodying the movement’s core values of freedom and harmony. For us, this retreat marked the beginning of our journey back from the easternmost part of Turkey to the west.

Healing Retreat

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Mon, 19 May 2025 16:53:58 +0000

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nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:45:43 +0000

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Young man Fakih plays here the sufi flute—the ney—a tradition at the heart of Turkish Sufism. For Sufis, reaching a spiritual high can happen in different ways: by whirling in circles, through deep meditation, by embracing emotional pain, or simply by letting music carry them away.

Sufism first came to Turkey with wandering dervishes and traveling Sufi teachers, especially after the Seljuk and Ottoman Turks embraced Islam. By the time of the Ottoman Empire, Sufi lodges (tekkes) were everywhere, shaping society and culture for centuries. In 1925, Sufism was officially banned, but the tradition never really disappeared—it just went underground, and today it still influences Turkish life and music.

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nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:53:48 +0000

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nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:30:40 +0000

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nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:53:36 +0000

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Cappadocia’s Multistorey Cave Flats: The Original High-Rises

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Sun, 18 May 2025 16:18:18 +0000

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If you think London’s terraced houses are a squeeze, wait until you see Cappadocia’s answer to the multistorey building. Here, in the honey-coloured tuff of central Turkey, locals have been carving out their own “apartments” for centuries-except instead of bricks and mortar, they used a handy mountain and a bit of determination. The result? Troglodyte towers like the one in your photo: a sort of prehistoric block of flats, minus the dodgy lift and with considerably better insulation.

Each “floor” is a room or two, chiselled straight into the rock, often connected by tunnels and the odd precarious staircase. The windows and doors, neatly squared off, give the whole thing a slightly whimsical, dollhouse look-if your dolls were Byzantine monks or pigeon fanciers. Speaking of pigeons, many of these upper chambers doubled as dovecotes, their little holes painted to attract birds, whose droppings were the original miracle-grow for the region’s vineyards.

Living here meant cool summers, warm winters, and a workout every time you fancied a cup of tea from the neighbours upstairs. In short: Cappadocia, where the real estate market has always been a bit… rocky.

Fairy chimneys, Cappadocia (10)

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Sun, 18 May 2025 16:18:18 +0000

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Dig this: Cappadocia, man, it’s a wild dreamland in the middle of Turkey, a busted-open sea of stone waves and honeycomb hills, all sculpted by fire and rain and time-millions of years, volcanoes blowing their tops, ash falling like the end of the world, then rain and wind carving it all down to soft white tuff, these wild, ribbed ridges rising under the blue Anatolian sky.

You roll into Göreme National Park and you’re in the heart of it, a UNESCO wonder since ‘85, almost a hundred square kilometres of rock and memory, where people lived inside the stone, carving homes, churches, whole villages right into the cliffs. The fairy chimneys stand like sentinels, some crowned with basalt hats, others hollowed out into sanctuaries painted with Byzantine saints, their colours still burning after a thousand years.

Underground, it gets crazier-whole cities, tunnels winding eight stories deep, places like Kaymaklı and Derinkuyu, where early Christians hid from Roman and Arab armies, pressing wine and oil, keeping animals, living in the dark and waiting for the sun. Above ground, the valleys twist and shine, every corner a new shape, every cave a story.

You stand there with dust on your boots, the wind in your face, and you know you’re in a place where the road never ends-just keeps diving into the rock, into history, into the wild blue forever.

Fairy chimneys, Cappadocia (13a)

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Sun, 18 May 2025 16:18:18 +0000

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What They Are:
Scattered across the valleys of Cappadocia, fairy chimneys rise like natural sculptures—slender stone pillars topped with harder rock caps. Their unusual shapes have long caught the attention of travelers and locals alike, earning them the name “fairy chimneys” (peri bacaları in Turkish), a nod to the region’s folklore.

Fairy chimneys, Cappadocia (13b)

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Sun, 18 May 2025 16:18:18 +0000

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How They Formed:
Their story began millions of years ago, when volcanic eruptions blanketed the land in ash. This ash solidified into a soft rock called tuff, later covered by tougher basalt. Over centuries, wind and rain carved away the softer layers, leaving behind these striking columns protected by their basalt hats—a process still ongoing today.

Fairy chimneys, Cappadocia (13c)

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Sun, 18 May 2025 16:18:18 +0000

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Why They Matter:
Beyond their geological intrigue, fairy chimneys played a practical role in human history. The soft tuff was easily carved, so ancient inhabitants hollowed out homes, churches, and even underground cities within them. Today, these formations are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, blending natural wonder with a rich tapestry of human adaptation and legend.

İstanbul’s busy packing (street scene III)

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Thu, 29 May 2025 18:20:20 +0000

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It’s a scene that could belong to any street in Istanbul. Here’s a quiet magic in this street. The city’s energy hums softly—vendors chat as they load crates and bags into the back of a waiting car, their movements practiced and steady. Around them, the morning unfolds: the distant murmur of prayers, the occasional clatter of shutters opening, and the scent of bread and spices drifting from a nearby bakery. The air is alive with anticipation, as if the day is just beginning, yet this moment feels timeless.

The photo captures a slice of daily life—people busy with purpose, stacking goods carefully, sharing a word or a smile. The rhythm of work and greeting pulses gently, revealing the city’s heart in its ordinary routines.

İstanbul’s quietly busy lanes (street scene II)

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Thu, 29 May 2025 18:20:20 +0000

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The morning sun casts long, golden shadows across the narrow alleys of Istanbul. The city awakens gently—laundry hangs between ancient buildings, and a solitary figure passes by, lost in thought or perhaps in a hurry to start the day. The cobblestones, worn smooth by centuries of footsteps, lead the eye deeper into the photograph, where every doorway and window hints at hidden lives and untold stories.

There’s a quiet energy here, a sense of the city’s pulse beating beneath the surface. The camera captures a moment: the interplay of light and shadow, the textures of old stone and fresh laundry, the subtle movement of people going about their routines. Istanbul is more than its famous landmarks. It’s found in these ordinary streets, where history and daily life intertwine.

Walking these lanes, you feel the city’s soul—warm, vibrant, and endlessly curious. Every corner offers a new scene, a new connection, a reminder that the real journey is in the details, in the simple moments that make a place unforgettable.

Morning Near the Blue Mosque (street scene I)

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Thu, 29 May 2025 18:20:20 +0000

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The streets close to the Blue Mosque wake with a gentle energy, the air crisp and filled with promise. Sunlight filters through the gaps between buildings, painting the cobblestones in shifting patterns of gold and shadow. People move with purpose—local women hurry to the market, shopkeepers arrange their wares, and the occasional stray cat watches from a doorstep.

This is a place where history and daily life meet. The Blue Mosque, with its grand dome and slender minarets, looms nearby, a reminder of centuries past, while the narrow lanes teem with the rhythm of the present. The scents of fresh bread, spices, and strong Turkish coffee drift from open doorways. Voices murmur in half a dozen languages, blending with the distant call to prayer.

Here, every corner tells a story. The photo captures not just a street, but a moment—a glimpse of Istanbul’s soul, where the old world and the new walk side by side, and every morning feels like a new beginning

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nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Mon, 19 May 2025 18:20:20 +0000

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Hagia Sophia stands as one of the world’s most astonishing landmarks, famous for its enormous dome that seems to float above its vast interior. This architectural marvel dazzles visitors with sunlight streaming through countless windows and walls lined with rare, colorful marbles from across the ancient world. Inside, the building tells a story of two faiths: Christian mosaics, some hidden for centuries, share space with beautiful Islamic calligraphy and decorations. One of its columns is known as the “wishing column,” where people place their fingers in a hole hoping for healing or good luck—a tradition that continues to this day. Remarkably, there’s even ancient graffiti left by Viking travelers who visited long ago! Over the centuries, this landmark has changed roles from church to mosque and later museum, showcasing the artistic treasures of both religions. Recently, it has returned to use as a mosque but remains open to the public, drawing millions who marvel at its beauty and history. Visible from afar, the building’s striking silhouette makes it a proud symbol of Istanbul’s rich, multicultural heritage.

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nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Sun, 18 May 2025 16:18:18 +0000

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This is a classic scene from Cappadocia, a region in central Turkey famous for its strange, beautiful rock formations known as “fairy chimneys.” These shapes were created over millions of years. Ancient volcanoes covered the land with ash, which hardened into soft rock called tuff. Wind and rain slowly wore away the tuff, leaving behind these smooth, wave-like hills and pointed towers.

People have lived in these rocks for centuries. They carved out homes, churches, and storerooms, using the soft stone to build shelter from the heat and cold. In the photo, you can see old cave dwellings cut right into the hillside, blending with the natural forms. The bright, dry grass and scattered bushes show how tough the land can be.

Cappadocia’s landscape looks almost otherworldly. The pale rocks stand out against the deep blue sky, making it a place unlike anywhere else. This mix of nature’s work and human history is what makes Cappadocia so special.