discussion with our breakfast hosts, industrialists from Izmir. We
met in a cozy carpeted conference room just off the factory CEO's
office.
Our hosts fed us a sumptuous Turkish breakfast, then sat us down for
Turkish coffee and an opening of hearts. These businesspeople are
among those sponsoring our visit. One of the reasons for their serving
in this way is their conviction that "if we truly know one another, we
cannot have a war between us."
We talked about European integration, interfaith activity in greater
Seattle, and issues of faith,love, trust, and fear. Our first two days
have given us a historical (especially Ottoman) understanding that
enhanced the context, and moved the dialogue forward.
Now, it's on to Ephesus, the Virgin Mary's house, and an early evening
flight to Anatalya.
I'll try to do some photo posts from the bus, for transmission when I
see some wi-fi.
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