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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Buyukada - Princess Islands


For the last two days the weather in Istanbul is fantastic.Just like summer. But I think these are the very last of the good weather days as TV news started to show the snowy scenes from the eastern parts of the country. So we decided to take a very small vacation as we could not leave the puppy alone for a very long time. So all we needed was a 45 minutes of sailing to feel a bit of holiday time on an ordinary day..Destination is Buyuk Ada - Big Island. Largest of the 9 so called Princess islands in the Marmara Sea. So take a boat..
When you reach the island you have to find yourself a way of transportation if you want to explore the island. Easiest one is to rent a horse carriage, but if you feel fit to do it you could also rent a bicycle. Motorized vehicles are forbidden. Well, as we are a bit lazy, we chosed to rent a carriage.For almost 2 hours we either enjoyed the beautiful scenery or the lovely houses

For a late lunch before returning to the city, A glass of wine with a simple fish dish is the best alternative to end the trip. So in almost 5 hours we had a lovely vacation..
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  1. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    Whoa, these pictures are really great, and that fish looks delicious.

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  2. anaSeptember 29, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    That fish looks delicious!!! I really need to go to Istambul, is an amazing city...
    And I love short vacations like this you made with your husband... a pretty place, not too long and in you own city!! great day...

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  3. Betty ManousosSeptember 29, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Absolutely beautiful pics.
    Thank you so much for following and commenting.
    I love your blog.
    I'm your happy new followr:)

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  4. Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.September 29, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Oh the azure blues of your seas. Wonderful to be able to take a mini-vacation together!! The architecture there is beautiful too.

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  5. Stacey J. WarnerSeptember 29, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Perfect! Absolutely divine! I feel I've had a little vacation. Thank you!

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  6. UnknownSeptember 30, 2009 at 1:10 AM

    Like they say, have the small breaks and they are rejuvenating! A lovely vacation, alright!

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  7. BhushavaliSeptember 30, 2009 at 5:54 AM

    Unpolluted places are always beautiful... Good one...
    My Travelogue

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  8. Midlife RoadtripperSeptember 30, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Ah, now you have turned me into a window watcher. Loved the pictures.

    The puppy does put a dent into time. That is one thing that holds me back from getting a new dog. I do miss having one, however.

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  9. AmySeptember 30, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    Sometimes small vacations are just what one needs - the carriage ride sounds so lovely and relaxing!

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  10. MagdalenaSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Lovely pictures, the carriage ride looks so charming!!
    My new site is up and running, hope you are able to view it (my old site will re-direct you there, or go onto www.theparishouse.com)
    Bunny

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  11. abigailOctober 1, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    sounds like the perfect day!
    We find it so difficult to make the time to take a real vacation, it's a good lesson to learn that we can have one in 5 hours.

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  12. Maya @ Completely CoastalOctober 1, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    What a great getaway!! I'd love to hop on a boat that takes me out on an island for the day!

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  13. KhadeerOctober 1, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    A wonderful getaway site, especially that motorized vehicles are not allowed. So calm, quiet, peaceful. I would love to have a house in such a place.. can foreigners like me come buy a house on the Island and settle there?

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  14. anitaOctober 1, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    well wasn't this just the best quickie getaway that i've ever seen...gorgeous view along the coast and i love that pic of the old window with lace curtains...and a nice meal too!

    lovely!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 1, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    I absolutely love that beautiful island, I love your new puppy and I love that I can finally post comments again!

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  16. iantieOctober 1, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    I love the scenery and the pictures you had taken. I added you in my blogroll, I hope you don't mind ;) I named it 'From Istanbul with Scenery ;).

    One of the houses looks old, looks haunted even..it would be nice to have a look inside..hehe

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  17. Julie@beingRUBYOctober 2, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    Oh your images are just wonderful. What a great day trip and such beautiful homes and scenery.

    These street scenes look very much like the final scene in an old Sally Field movie. I wonder if they are? Have a great weekend. x Julie

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  18. Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie MarieOctober 2, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    What a wonderful short trip.Those houses are gorgeous,That carriage ride I bet was fantastic,All that scenery to view as your driving.WOW!!!XXOO Marie Antionette

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  19. DinaOctober 3, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    A great little mini vacation. Great to have a car-free place.

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  20. SandyOctober 4, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    The fish dish makes me think of grilled sardines in Albufeira, Portugal! Messy but so tasty!

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  21. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comOctober 5, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    looks like you had a great time. very nice.

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