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| First, we rode a bus from Bogaziçi University to Kabatas, where we hopped on a ferry. Ferries are super-cool...they are an inexpensive mode of public transportation, and double as a sight-seeing cruise! It only cost us 5 tl (about $2.50) each way, and it was 1.25 hours of sea-time. |
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| Istanbul looks so amazing...and so big!...from a Bosphorus view. |
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| We <3 Turkey! |
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| We decided to walk to the monastery at the top of the island. It ended up being about a 10 km (6 mile) walk round-trip. Here we are wondering if we have made the right choice...well, it's all up-hill from here. |
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| We nick-named this dog Spunky Bear. He found us and led the way to our destination and followed us almost all the way back. He was a very friendly companion, and even waited outside for us when we went to a cafe or stopped for a rest. |
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| We made it to the top! It was totally worth it. The view was gorgeous! |
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| Here I am enjoying the view! |
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| We saw these guys sitting out on the ledge and we stopped to take pictures of and with them :) |
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| People tie pieces of cloth or plastic to trees as they make wishes on their way up to the monastery. |
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| The monastery was beautiful! Unfortunately, couldn't take pictures of the artwork inside, but here are some pics of the outside of the church. |
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| Church |
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| Because there are no personal cars on the islands, people get around by horse and buggy. A lot of people would rent the buggies for a ride instead of walking like we did. |
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| Our treat at the end of our journey...ice cream!!! And it is so inexpensive in Turkey...even at a tourist attraction, I paid 5 tl for a nut-covered cone and 4 different flavors. That's about $2.50. |
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| Enjoyed going to a cafe for balik ekmek (fish in a sandwich) with Anne after shopping around a bit. |
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| Gule gule, Buyukada! |
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| Taking the ferry back to Kabatas. |
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| Beautiful sunset over the islands. |
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-Kaelin