Mosque Madness

Here's the thing about visiting the mosques around here. Yes, they're beautiful, sacred, awe-inspiring, other worldly. Everything the guide books say.







But what they don't tell you? Since everyone has to remove their shoes before entering, it's a little stinky from all the ripe, sweaty, tourist feet. Especially in the warmer weather. Kind of takes away from the experience.





Also, not a fan of the clear delineated doctrine of mosque gender worship, men praying in the beautiful open prayer area under the lit candles and magical domes, women and children in the back, separated by wooden screens. P-U!