Skywatch Friday

I'm linking up over here today!


November 2010 - Istanbul Turkey

Orange You Glad it's Friday?

This is now being hosted by Maria at Writings of Maria Life's Sweets and Spices.

May 2013 Toronto ON

Our bedroom

Friday's Fences

Friday's Fences is hosted by Jan and Jer.


November 2010 - Meteora Greece

This is just a tease to more photos from Meteora and the monasteries dotting the area.

Whimsical Windows and Delirious Doors

I'm posting over here this week!

November 2010 - Istanbul Turkey



A rainy morning at the BeylerbeyiPalace on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus which was settled in Byzantine times. According to the famous 18 th century traveler Inciciyan, Constantine the Great erected a cross here, after which the area was known as the Istavroz Gardens. Under the Ottomans this area was an imperial park or hasbahçe. Inciciyan relates that the name Beylerbeyi was given to this area in the 16 th century because Mehmet Pasa who held the title of beylerbeyi (governor general) built a country house on the site.

Thirsty Thursday

The Purple Giraffe is a site I found for linking up our travels which include some imbibing of adult liquids.


May 2013 - Toronto On

Checked out a new (to us) pub on Bloor St. W near Jane. it carries the usual collection of beer. 

Food was very good, a burger (and you can choose how well it is cooked) and a skirt steak sandwich.

Travel Photo Thursday

I'm posting over at The Budget Travelers' Sandbox.
November 2010 - Istanbul Turkey
Istiklal Street is probably the most active street in Istanbul. The old "Grand rue de Pera" hosts hundreds of shops, cafes and restaurants. 

The street lies between Taksim Square to the "Tunel" area.

The street is pedestranized and only has a tram running from end to end.

It can get a little crowded.

You can find many fashion brands, famous Turkish brands and also small shops for budget shoppers. Yes, that is a Burger King in the corner.

Between the buildings are laneways with lovely cafes to take a break for tea.

The recently renovated historic Markiz arcade as well as the Atlas and the Aznavur arcades are must sees if you are shopping on Istiklal street. 

The Aznavur arcade is full of stores that sell everything from gifts to clothing, from jewellery to wooden furniture.

Wordless Wednesday

 

I'm posting at Wordless Wednesday today.

 
Also posting at Signs, Signs.

Basel Switzerland October 2012

Tuesday's Texture, Muse and Sweet Shot

I'm posting at Texture Tuesday. The theme is Free and Easy using one of Kim's textures.

And at Tuesday Muse and at Sweet Shot Tuesday.

The original photo is from Heidelberg Castle, in Germany October 2012.

I converted it to black and white using Photoshop, added Kim's texture Daisy from the Downton Collection and then added soft light.

Menu Plan Update - Week 20

SUNDAY First Communion in Montreal then drive back to Toronto
Dinner - skipped as we had a huge lunch in Montreal, calamari, soup, salad, steak and cake

MONDAY
Dinner - beef stew

TUESDAY golf and shopping with friends
Lunch - quiche at Williams
Dinner - Judge and Jury Pub


WEDNESDAY
Dinner - leftover beef stew with cheddar cheese biscuits



THURSDAY 
Lunch - burgers at County General
Dinner - home made pate with toast

FRIDAY - 
Dinner - kale spanakopita with leftovers for two lunches


SATURDAY
Dinner - NEW RECIPE grown up chicken fingers with sweet potato fries with leftovers for a couple of lunches. 

Ruby Tuesday and Our World Tuesday

                              

I'm posting at Ruby Tuesday today  and at Our World Tuesday

We were returning home along Lake Shore on Saturday when I snapped this photo from the car. I then learned it was a protest outside the Polish embassy situated in one of the lovely old homes bordering Lake Ontario very close to us.

Using my friend, Ms. Google, I learned that they were protesting against a decision by the Polish National Broadcasting Council to strip a Catholic TV station, TV Trwam, of its right to broadcast digitally for free. Protesters claimed the move was a blow to freedom of expression and an attempt to silence their conservative Catholic worldview. 

The protests began in Poland in September and there have been 157 demonstrations  organized in Poland and abroad. A march on  May 19 was scheduled in Paris.