The Dervish are a sect of Islam – off-shoots of the Sunnis, that have been tolerated in Turkey but often suppressed elsewhere.They are the ‘Poor Friars’ of Islam – they take a vow of poverty and service to the community (Their saying is ‘Water inside the boat will sink it – the water outside will keep it afloat’.  A bit like the Reinharts or Sepp Blatter with their attitudes to wealth.)

Outsiders like us are allowed to watch a ceremony and all the money raised goes to local charities. At least that makes me feel better about swapping my traveller’s hat to that of a tourist for the afternoon

Children, Your Dear Father was so overcome by the passion, that for a brief moment I was worried I might DANCE….