The Princes' Islands

Yesterday we took a day-trip to the Princes' Islands, stopping at the Big Island, Büyükada, for a good hike up the hill to an old monastery dedicated to Saint George, Aya Yorgi. I guess it is now an annual tradition; you might remember last year's expedition. Needless to say, it was fun again! Here are some views from the day:

Bougainvillea everywhere!

Apparently other people had the same idea as we did.

The easy uphill part

One of...

...many!

Just a simple summer cottage

The real uphill part

Bunnies!?!

The Monastery of Saint George (Aya Yorgi)

Resting and regrouping for the trek downhill

Who's this guarding the soccer field?

It's Kocayusuf; Big Joe, that is!

Cat adoration time