Infinite relationships - Topkapi Palace

We were in Istanbul last September, and visited the Topkapi Palace.  I was not prepared for the immersion into pattern that we experienced in the harem. 

The twenty foot walls were covered with decorated tiles.  Although each tile is gorgeous by itself,  it is the larger pattern of the multitude that is memorable.

Our eldest, Oona (shown above), was with Ned and me in Istanbul.   The whole family was in Turkey to celebrate Grace and Asan's wedding.  His family lives in Turkey.  

Oh yes, the ceilings were decorated with tiles as well. Shown here are two of the many domes.

Time and labour of many skilled hands created this treasure. 
Think about the scaffolding that must have been necessary!

Hand made beauty.  Each tile created, and then placed, one by one by hand into this larger vision.

Being in this powerful place was calming.   Spiritual.

A New Year

the door from Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, France

trees along ontario highway

I've been blogging since 2006.   Blogging has given me a way to see connections and to make sense of so many things.  Blogging has rewarded me with new friends around the world.   The two images in this post were chosen with my eyes shut from the zillions I've posted in the last seven years.  I don't know what the next year will bring, but .....

Not to Know, but to go ON!!!!

Be well in 2014 my dear friends.