The old minaret adjacent to St Nikolaos church is a perfect reminder of the way the East met the West in the town I made my home, Chania, Crete, Greece.
The photographs I post all help to tell a part of a longer story that focuses on the town and its citizens, whether they are living there now, or have made their home in other parts of the world. As a newer resident, by writing about the town in this way, I am trying to put some order into the chaos that I seem to be confronted with.
Saturday, 7 February 2009
Naryile
Ever seen one of these in action? Apparently, it's very popular on campus in the evenings, or just before studying for exams...
Hi Mediterranian Kiwi. Came across your blog on Toots blog site. Had to say "Gidday!" Hope all is well for you there. Very hot here in Hamilton, NZ. 30C today! Guess you get it hotter there. Regards, - Dave (cimba7200)
Yes seen them in action in Tunisia - the "users" had somewhat blank expressions ...
ReplyDeleteNo - I believe they come in all shapes and sizes.
ReplyDeleteIt is the Fivers that are a menace - filthy indeed.
yes. they are called 'hookahs' or 'sheeshas' and are available in some restaurants in mumbai too. they have flavored tobacco to be smoked.
ReplyDeleteHi Mediterranian Kiwi. Came across your blog on Toots blog site. Had to say "Gidday!" Hope all is well for you there. Very hot here in Hamilton, NZ. 30C today! Guess you get it hotter there. Regards, - Dave (cimba7200)
ReplyDeleteHi Maria! Never saw... but makes a great picture... ;)
ReplyDeleteThe aliens look gorgeous...
And weather in Crete is definitely different than anywhere else...
Thanks for your comments at Blogtrotter, which has now entered Rajasthan! Enjoy and have a great week!
Is this like a hooka?
ReplyDeleteLovely picture.
ReplyDeleteThey seem to be quite popular in Jerusalem. Maybe someday I will try one; but don't hold your breath, it probably will never happen.
Isn't this Michael Phelps'?
ReplyDeleteI've seen it in London, in the Arab neibourhoods. Don't fancy it myself.
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