1st May 2014 Bebek, Bosphorus Strait to Marmara Port, Marmara Island
A Very Early Start for us Today as we Intend Travelling all the Way to Marmara Island in the South East of the Marmara SeaThe Savarona was the Yacht Built in the Early 1900’s and was Used by Ataturk the Famous Turkish LeaderSunrise Over the BosphorusEarly Morning Shadows over IstanbulThe Ciragan Palace which Operates now as a 5 Star Luxury HotelThe Galata Tower Overlooking the Entrance to the BosphorusHaghia Sofia was Built more than 1400 Years AgoThe Blue Mosque Nearby was Built Later in the Early 1600’sLocal Fishermen make an Early Start to their DayOnce out of the Bosphorus in the Marmara Sea, Many Huge Ships Lie on Anchor by the StraitApproaching Marmara Island the Scarred Hills of the Marble Quarries come into ViewBreakfast is Served !Diana Enjoying the Breakfast Experience on Anchor in the Saraylar PortMarble Statues Line the Shores of the Small Marble Mining Town on the Mid North Coast of Marmara IslandContinuing down the West Coast of the Island we Arrive at the Marmara TownshipJohn Looking Quite Jovial Today !!Entering the Peaceful Old Marmara PortA Space is Available for us Amongst the Fishing Boats in the Old PortLooking Back to the EntranceA Fisherman Arrives with Fish, Lobster and a Rather Large Octopus for SaleJohn Decides to Purchase a Local LobsterThe Tangaroa Surrounded by Local Fishing BoatsAt the Local Market we Meet Emin who Spends 6 Months in Istanbul and 6 Months on Marmara Island Every YearOur New Acquaintance, Emin Invites us to his Delightful Villa to Collect some Local Wine to take to the Restaurant he Suggested we all Dine at this EveningThe Lovely View over the Water from Emin’s Villa 10 Minutes from the Main TownshipThe Boys !The Girls !The Main Street of Marmara TownGreat Dinner Tonight in the Small Local Restaurant Called “Pasazula”Meat Souvlakis, Grilled Vegetables, Salad on the Menu Tonight and Esme (a Spicy Chilli/Tomato Meze) Specially Prepared for us for StartersThe Municipal Dogs of Marmara Gathering in the StreetNo it is Time for After Dinner Tea at BoncukEmin Ordered Island Tea which was Recommended for Good SleepLast Stop Before Returning to the Boat!!Bekek to Marmara Island
Leave a Reply