Comments on: A place in mind for Christmas http://myplaceoryours.org.uk/editor/a-place-in-mind-for-christmas/ My Place or Yours is a new kind of writer residency across five regions of England, in real and virtual spaces, exploring the theme of place. Take a moment to wander round and make it your place. We’d love to hear from you. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:20:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Geraldine Collinge http://myplaceoryours.org.uk/editor/a-place-in-mind-for-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-61 Geraldine Collinge Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:54:48 +0000 http://myplaceoryours.org.uk/?p=200#comment-61 I went to Istanbul for Christmas. Strange choice, my staunchly Christian uncle said, a secular country that has a predominantly Muslim population. That was kind of the point, but we did find gorgeous Byzantine mosaics and old churches that lifted even the most unchristian of souls. Christmas day itself was steadfastly unobserved. We visited the former Ottoman Palace, had a sauna and ate fish and beer on Galata Bridge in the evening. Perfect! There are photos on my flickr page - www.flickr.com/photos/tomandgerry - if you are interested. Geraldine I went to Istanbul for Christmas. Strange choice, my staunchly Christian uncle said, a secular country that has a predominantly Muslim population. That was kind of the point, but we did find gorgeous Byzantine mosaics and old churches that lifted even the most unchristian of souls. Christmas day itself was steadfastly unobserved. We visited the former Ottoman Palace, had a sauna and ate fish and beer on Galata Bridge in the evening. Perfect! There are photos on my flickr page – http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomandgerry – if you are interested.

Geraldine

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