ISTANBUL…a vibrantly rich JEWEL of the world.

Today I write to you from the southern part of Spain, in the beach town of Fuengirola. Rays of light cascade through the lightly draped window following an evening and morning of rejuvinating rains. Candles lit, creative vision sparked, reflections of Istanbul swirling and flowing through all the cells of my being offering a look inside, beyond the veil, from …

PHOTO POST…the beauty of Istanbul…

PHOTO BLOG POST Sharing the beauty of Istanbul in these sweet moments before migrating west…soaking it all in as we begin to open and spread our wings to the winds again…we will be pointing our wings to the south of Spain later next week… Here are some reflections inspired by the beauty I feel…flowing through everyone and everything…all around the …

PHOTO POST…Istanbul, Turkey

ISTANBUL is a magical city full of mystique and charm. Our nest is perched upon the hill where the famous Galata Tower resides in the Bohemian District of Beyoglu. The Old City is across the Galata Bridge, which we visit almost every single day. Istanbul is truly a wonderful city full of vibrancy and creativity with lots and lots of …

The Grand Bazaar…Istanbul, Turkey

THE GRAND BAZAAR, a sparkling gem, shines brightly below the shuffle of cars and taxis, trams and bustling streets, inviting a magical and mystical experience while invoking a powerful spell upon it’s beloved shoppers, welcoming all walks of life from around the globe. Imagine this! 3,000 shops, among 61 covered streets, artfully created by the hands of the 15th Century. …

Belgrade, Serbia. Reflections…

Cyrillic letters cast a vibrantly rich old worldly glow, inviting travelers from distant lands searching for a hint of resemblance to ones spoken word, to unravel the mysteries of a language so uniquelly woven with the keys and codes of a modern world. Language, an art form similar to the rhythms of music, art and dance is unique in nature. …

How I broke free of the Catholic Church…Zagreb, Croatia

Within the stoney and ancient walls of the Katedrala Cathedral, among the city of Zagreb,Croatia, rays of light and colorful reflections cascade, illuminating the etchings and designs of the stained glass windows, from high above. The ceiling anointed and blessed by paintbrushes centuries past, offer impressions of a deep blue sky with stars beaming light spiralling towards the heavens. Inspired …

Once in a Blue Moon…Split, Croatia

Once in a blue moon, our travels inspire us to set sail across the seas at this auspicious time on our planet, offering an experience so authentic and real, our hearts enlivened with everlasting impressions. These days of transformation and transmutation, the unravelling of the patterns of a history deeply embedded in stones centuries past, are times to be honored …

PHOTO post: Impressions of ZAGREB, Croatia

OWL and BEAR will be catching a bus to the Dalmatian coast bright and early tomorrow morning… Next stop on the adventure is Split, Croatia! Photos inspired by Ali Sun Trees

We HEART Zagreb!

Owl and Bear have now landed in ZAGREB, Croatia! We arrived last night by train by way of Vienna, Austria. It was an epic train ride, with inspiring views of the mountains and rolling hills of Austria. We even enjoyed wifi for a good part of the trip, offering us both a great opportunity for our creative projects. Stepping into …