The Cutest Dogs...

Aren't they the cutest? They are sleeping like they own the sleep!

Silent View

This photo is taken by my cousin. I couldn't help myself sharing :)

October 29th, The Republic Day

October 29th in Istanbul, Bagdat Street. We are celebrating our Republic Day....

(Wikipedia- On October 29, 1923, the Turkish constitution was amended and Turkey became a republic. This formally declared the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire. Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı) is celebrated throughout Turkey every year. Commemorative events usually begin in the afternoon on the previous day. )

On the Road

This is not Istanbul. This is the road back (from a trip) to Istanbul!

Ice cream guys

I was stuck in the traffic as you can see it and there were these guys who are selling ice cream to those in need! :)

If you are curious, I didn't buy anything. I couldn't trust it.

Glow

As if it is smiling and crying at the same time...

A Mosque

I don't know its name but looks very quiet and peaceful with lights and shadows...

Strange Bug

This is my husband's hand capturing poor little guy/gal but it looks very calm and happy, don't you think? As if it is smiling?

Trojan Horse (not the computer virus)

This is not about Istanbul but I want to show you guys some pictures from my trip. Truva - Troy as you know it- is one of the places I visited. I am sure you know the myth about Trojan War between Greeks and Trojans. Troy is in Çanakkale - Turkish city. There are lots of original archaeological remainings of Troy cities of different archaeological levels. However, this horse is symbolical. I don't know exactly when it is built but it gives you the great feeling of ancient times.

You can see me in it looking from the window and I guess that makes me Greek soldier, huh?

Turkish Breakfast

I was missing again for some time because I was on vacation and I couldn't have time to let you guys know... I want to have fresh start with fresh Turkish breakfast... Enjoy!

Hidden beach!

Enjoy the beautiful and uninterrupted scene...

Me and My Friend!

I know it feels like I am cheating because it has been a week again since I last posted but I got my mac back yesterday and had to lend my camera for some time! Anyway this picture is taken by a cell phone so quality is not perfect but a friendship is.... So here we are with my friend Esra, hangin' out... I am on the left with black sweater and Esra is on the right with white one!

Computer Problem

I coulnd't post this week because I had some computer problems. Hopefully I will have it back this week and keep up where I left!

Till then, lots of love to you all!

The Dead Shark

This shark got caught to fishermen's net in Sile- northern part of Istanbul-. When they noticed they caught a shark, it was to late for this poor thing because it was already dead. They didn't leave the shark there and decided to use it as a tool of getting attention.

I felt pity for this little guy and when the fishermen saw me sad, they offered me the shark. I refused them, of course. Do I look like a girl with a dead shark collection?

A friend and a building

You see one of my oldest friends in front of a beautiful building. It is just a regular scene on a regular day...