This picture is quite memorable to me for being one of the only two pictures I ever took in Uzbekistan back in September, 1999. I did not dare take any more pictures, the Russian office manager from Osh, Kyrgyzstan, insisted I not take any pictures for my protection. We were in Uzbekistan illegally. I was working for Accels at the time, and we wanted to take a faster route … [Read more...] about Uzbekistan
Suleyman Cami
The Suleyman Cami in Alanya, Turkey, is one of the oldest mosques in Turkey built by Seljuk Turks. … [Read more...] about Suleyman Cami
Another view of Alanya, Turkey
Another good view of Alanya, Turkey, from the ancient Suleyman Cami. … [Read more...] about Another view of Alanya, Turkey
Alanya, Turkey
This was a surprise trip that I made in late December, 2001. A Turkish dentist, Osman, I had met in Pennsylvania at Fetullah Gulen's Compound before leaving for Turkey invited me to his city, Alanya, located on the Mediterranean Sea. I almost did not take the trip but I am glad that I did. I needed to escape the snowy weather Istanbul was having at the time. Boy am I glad I … [Read more...] about Alanya, Turkey
Highlands Coffee
One of the popular coffee shops here in Vietnam, you see Highlands Coffee shops all over Saigon. I spend a lot of time meeting people at the various Highlands across town. Highlands Coffee reminds me of Seattle's Best Coffee, my favorite coffee vendor in Seattle. Below is my favorite hot chocolate: … [Read more...] about Highlands Coffee