In a message dated Tue, 27 Mar 2001  4:31:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< In a message dated 3/27/01 3:27:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask]   
writes:  
  
  
A rather strange cultural interlude, for one hoping to explore an Islamic   
(albeit secular) nation.  
  
Tom K  
  
  
  
Watch for the whirling dervishes, who perform in ny pretty regularly. They're   
super! (from Istanbul)  
  
pat>>

Saw them at City Center a few years back, and on several streetcorners in Istanbul.  Spectacular!

Tom K