13. Rumi’s Sufi Whirling Dervishes – What ARE they ?!

When you come to Turkey you’re in for a cultural treat !  Islam, Mohammad, Allah and lots of beautiful mosques are the Spiritual order of the day here, together with a strong flavour of Rumi thrown in.            with Julia Smith Moderate Turkey – Here it is a moderate state in…

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12. Miletas, Turkey and Tuning of the Elements

Whoop whoop!  As I arrive in the carpark at the Roman ruins of Miletas there are a huge amount of birds all singing, singing in my Presence to this place.  Come and explore with me! with Julia Smith Tuning of the Elements The birdsong is so loud, inviting you to stop and pay attention –…

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11. Priene, Turkey – Silence in Nature

Hi, Here I Am in Priene !  Come stroll the pine covered hills with me!                with Julia Smith The Windswept Silence of Priene This place is a well-hidden gem, leaving reliance on instincts, intuitive signs, and looking out for signage on the roads to lead you there. Priene is a…

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9. Aphrodisias – A Haven in the Turkish Countryside

Travelling is such a funny thing, with conflicting emotions coming up as you move around. I was sad to leave Selcuk, and at the same time excited to see what’s next !         with Julia Smith Road to Discovery!  Driving in Turkey is easy except for being on the other side of…

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8. Selcuk, Turkey – House of Mary: incredible energy!

Incredible Energy!  What a place to experience!   with Julia Smith On arriving in the carpark which is a way away from the House, I can already feel this strong energy laying over the area. It is strong, clear, calm and so peaceful. The surrounding forest and gardens only add to the atmosphere here and…

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7. Ephesus, Turkey – an amazing layering of eras of time!

Ephesus – An Energy Imprinted Blend of Events and Cultures Over Time.    with Julia Smith Impressive Ruins!  There’s no doubt about it – Ephesus is definitely a place that matches up to the rave reviews it gets.  A lot of it is restored from it’s crumbling state by archeologists so much of the city…

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6. Cappadocia, Turkey – A cave town in a rocky desert !

Cappadocia – a City of Caves, Fairy Chimneys and Earth-processes !         with Julia Smith   The Desert Silence – The one hour drive to Cappadocia shows a landscape of distant snow capped mountains and continuous rocky, sandy desolate desert. You can feel the Silence of it even in the van.  …

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