Got up had a nice breakfast of tea and jam with bread. They love white bread here. Went out with camera and book in hand. off to the bizarre. Well turns out the spice bizarre was in my sights. The smells and colors are hard to describe. The photos may be posted by tomorrow.
After the market and about 3 more miles walking. hoped to find fish market. Across the bridge to Galata and no luck the lonely planet is not always correct. Saw a few lost Kiwis in the same boat. Dominic, his girlfriend Jess and there good Friend Tom. So very glad we met. They were looking for the ferry to the princess islands. It is a group of small islands off the Turkish coast. Asked if I could tag along. Off we went to the ferry and at a cost of about $1.50 cdn we took a 1.5 hour trip one island at a time. A local on the ferry gave us the good advice to go to the 3rd island. local advice seems to be the best. After a great and relaxing trip on the boat. The boat was about 115 feet long with a 20 foot beam. The wood planks looked like they were recycled from the Titanic. The smell of gas fumes and the lovely squat toilets which i did not bare to try.
An older man was trying sell his wares. First a ball that changed shape every time he would through it in the air. Next he modeled a lovely head lamp and flashlights. No luck but very entertaining for all.
The boat chugged through the island group and docked on Buyukada. Three cars on the island and one was a ambulance. The whole island has horse and carriage to get around. It was amazing and for once you did not have to dive to void a car. This country is not pedestrian friendly I assure you.
GPS
40 52.243 N
029 05.253 E
This well give you a shot on the island.
Continued to pick up a few drinks and provisions plan is to find a dock and a beach to relax and enjoy the sun. The far left side of the island sadly had barbed wire. It was a navy training base. Have to watch those sneaky Greeks. We continued around the island and after a while we saw it. Yes a lovely beach and a long dock. Perfect!
A local asked if we wanted to take a ride on his boat. Hmm the pic of the boat will follow . Yes no to the boat trip. The three friends were great company. Discussed passive aggression and Gandhi. Had a few laughs and enjoyed a drink on the island. The sun was closing down on the horizon and we had a long walk to circle the island. Waved at all the locals walking or coming by in there carts. Merhuba "hello" they would smile and wave. The walk was great and so peaceful..
Made it back to the ferry and fell asleep on the trip back.
Made it home to meet a few new roommates in the dorm. Plan to go out with my new friend Ash. A pilot for Japan Airlines. Off to actually find the bizarre.
After the market and about 3 more miles walking. hoped to find fish market. Across the bridge to Galata and no luck the lonely planet is not always correct. Saw a few lost Kiwis in the same boat. Dominic, his girlfriend Jess and there good Friend Tom. So very glad we met. They were looking for the ferry to the princess islands. It is a group of small islands off the Turkish coast. Asked if I could tag along. Off we went to the ferry and at a cost of about $1.50 cdn we took a 1.5 hour trip one island at a time. A local on the ferry gave us the good advice to go to the 3rd island. local advice seems to be the best. After a great and relaxing trip on the boat. The boat was about 115 feet long with a 20 foot beam. The wood planks looked like they were recycled from the Titanic. The smell of gas fumes and the lovely squat toilets which i did not bare to try.
An older man was trying sell his wares. First a ball that changed shape every time he would through it in the air. Next he modeled a lovely head lamp and flashlights. No luck but very entertaining for all.
The boat chugged through the island group and docked on Buyukada. Three cars on the island and one was a ambulance. The whole island has horse and carriage to get around. It was amazing and for once you did not have to dive to void a car. This country is not pedestrian friendly I assure you.
GPS
40 52.243 N
029 05.253 E
This well give you a shot on the island.
Continued to pick up a few drinks and provisions plan is to find a dock and a beach to relax and enjoy the sun. The far left side of the island sadly had barbed wire. It was a navy training base. Have to watch those sneaky Greeks. We continued around the island and after a while we saw it. Yes a lovely beach and a long dock. Perfect!
A local asked if we wanted to take a ride on his boat. Hmm the pic of the boat will follow . Yes no to the boat trip. The three friends were great company. Discussed passive aggression and Gandhi. Had a few laughs and enjoyed a drink on the island. The sun was closing down on the horizon and we had a long walk to circle the island. Waved at all the locals walking or coming by in there carts. Merhuba "hello" they would smile and wave. The walk was great and so peaceful..
Made it back to the ferry and fell asleep on the trip back.
Made it home to meet a few new roommates in the dorm. Plan to go out with my new friend Ash. A pilot for Japan Airlines. Off to actually find the bizarre.
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