France (September, 2014) – We spent a nice part of the afternoon rambling around the Jardin des Plantes, including exploration inside several of the glorious galleries. The light cast through the ornate staircase railing was my little moment of mental repose, while my mind attempted to digest the paleontological and comparative anatomical wonders I had just encountered.

Morocco (September, 2014) – We escaped the Medina for a jaunt into a more modern take on Marrakesh. My memory recalls how unexpectedly the glorious sun refracted the metallic surfaces, set against a terracotta colour scheme. Away from the bright mosaics and intricate carpets, the large handworked doorways are a marvel discovery - evidently more pronounced with the dimming of the light.

Türkiye (November, 2019) – We skirted around Istanbul for 36  hours between flights, after a month in Central Asia. The short sejour clearly wasn't enough time to see the city, or overindulge in the culinary delights. We did however have a great time meandering around some of the historical Ottoman sites. We passed the beautiful Fountain of Ahmed III several times, each time it had a different feel and a different pull due to the reflections of light.