I tried to remember to take a picture of my feet facing Mecca on the carpets in each mosque we entered.
It was my way of proving to and reminding myself that I was actually in Istanbul.
It grounded me and made me feel like I was part of the place.
It allowed me to examine the carpet and how people interact with it.
It provided human scale and intimate connection.
I only got 6 of the 10 mosques we visited (8 with the group)
I wish I had the rest, but I guess it's just another reason to go back...
I'll never forget how those carpets felt under my stockinged feet.
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