Excellent Last Day in Istanbul!
10/13/11
Today we took the ferry to one of the Prince's Islands called Buyukada. It was an outstanding end to our time here. The island has no motor vehicles, tourists are taken around in horse drawn carriages, lots of people on bikes, and lots of people just strolling around. Stunningly beautiful homes everywhere with gorgeous gardens and amazing views. We found a picnic area/day-use park filled with pine trees with paths down the rocky cliffs to the water's edge. Very "Big Sur" feeling. We had a late lunch before heading back and the people at the next table pulled out a guitar and tamborine and started singing (I'm guessing) Turkish folk songs. Pretty soon people from every other table were clapping and singing along. The food was very good, the atmosphere was perfect.
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Posted by Pelham Family 08:52 Archived in Turkey
I am so jealous.
by Dorothy Meyer