Konya's TramWay: A Day in the Life

 



It's summertime. I am making my way around town with as much enthusiasm that the heat will allow. I do like the option of taking the tram around town; the time to sit (if foot traffic is not too heavy) and read is wonderful. In June I took this photo while I had a moment, and I think I captured most of the atmosphere of the tram, although I didn't catch anyone staring at me trying to figure out where I was from. The best part about the city heat is that it dissipates so quickly when the sun goes down. (July 2010)--mjf

Near Konya Valliliği: My Town is Busy

 

Konya is a great place. Here, in the City Center (Şehir Merkezi) I am taking a brief moment on the date of the photo to look towards Mevlana, and the effects of that presence in this place.

The Green Turbeh in the distance is Mevlana's resting place, physically at least. We hope also he walks in your thoughts and in your heart.

This busy day also saw a lot of traffic, and the entrance to the Gold Bazaar was full of people. You can see a tiered entrance that goes underneath the main level of the city.

I am standing across from the City Hall (what Valliliği means in English) and I am near a camii whose name I forget at the moment, but is near the City Square.