haji ali was quite an amazing experience. the walkway leading to the temple in the middle of the sea is only visible during the low tide, and during high tide, it is entirely submerged in water so that the temple is inaccessible on foot. on the weekend late afternoon is when it is most crowded and when the people are hurrying to visit this sacred site. the walk in is rather long, paved with vendors selling prayer materials, as well as many beggars or homeless people. along the way we all get wet as the tide threaten to rush ashore; some tries to escape the water, while others rejoice in the fun of this refreshing sprinkle.
the journey towards a holy site is filled with anticipation of some solemn environment. however, when we arrived, it was a nice surprise, as we see a bust of energy coming from the people playing with the waves and having so much fun with nature. it is such a nice place to hang out and spend an energetic or contemplative afternoon, away from the city. it is this sea-facing backyard of the temple where we spent most of our time there, hardly venturing into the dim interior of the temple where the solemn prayers are taking place, where it is less welcoming than this free rejoicing of play.
haji ali was quite an amazing experience. the walkway leading to the temple in the middle of the sea is only visible during the low tide, and during high tide, it is entirely submerged in water so that the temple is inaccessible on foot. on the weekend late afternoon is when it is most crowded and when the people are hurrying to visit this sacred site. the walk in is rather long, paved with vendors selling prayer materials, as well as many beggars or homeless people. along the way we all get wet as the tide threaten to rush ashore; some tries to escape the water, while others rejoice in the fun of this refreshing sprinkle.
the journey towards a holy site is filled with anticipation of some solemn environment. however, when we arrived, it was a nice surprise, as we see a bust of energy coming from the people playing with the waves and having so much fun with nature. it is such a nice place to hang out and spend an energetic or contemplative afternoon, away from the city. it is this sea-facing backyard of the temple where we spent most of our time there, hardly venturing into the dim interior of the temple where the solemn prayers are taking place, where it is less welcoming than this free rejoicing of play.
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