All around you see apartments. With a population of about 14 million people, it is no surprise to see apartment buildings line the sky. It's actually quite remarkable to look out and think of just how many people live here. It's especially mind boggling when you are at an apartment on the 11th floor and overlook the city from that perspective. Especially since living in my new apartment I've felt a little bit boxed-in. A little claustrophobic because apartments surround us on all sides and as fun as it is to see the neighbour cooking in her kitchen across from yours, it feel like there's no breathing room sometimes. It feels a little too confined for me. There are some parks to go to and enjoy, but the strange part is that they are so well taken care of they hardly feel like a park. The "gardener" responsible for that park is always working to make sure it looks good and is properly groomed. In my opinion, it's a little too "manicured" for natural green space. So, yesterday was a real treat when Anthony and I made a day trip over to Buyukada (Big Island) and went for a hike. The island is quite touristy and cars aren't even allowed there. The main modes of transportation are horse and carriage or rented bicycles. Anthony and I decided to walk. We wanted to make the trek to the church and monastery of Agios Nikolaos. Well it was quite the trek. We took the road less traveled and went through the forest. It felt so good to sweat and be in nature. I am looking forward to the natural outdoors of BC when I return. We climbed the first peak, called Isa Tepesi (Jesus Hill), which hosts a former Greek Orphanage that is now in decay. We continued through the forest and and ran into a movie crew filming which was pretty cool and then we went over the mountain. After that we got to the foot of the monastery and made the hike up to the top. Mission Accomplished! I'd say it was a good day. Our theme song for the day was
"How he loves" sung by the David Crowder Band.
All around you see apartments. With a population of about 14 million people, it is no surprise to see apartment buildings line the sky. It's actually quite remarkable to look out and think of just how many people live here. It's especially mind boggling when you are at an apartment on the 11th floor and overlook the city from that perspective. Especially since living in my new apartment I've felt a little bit boxed-in. A little claustrophobic because apartments surround us on all sides and as fun as it is to see the neighbour cooking in her kitchen across from yours, it feel like there's no breathing room sometimes. It feels a little too confined for me. There are some parks to go to and enjoy, but the strange part is that they are so well taken care of they hardly feel like a park. The "gardener" responsible for that park is always working to make sure it looks good and is properly groomed. In my opinion, it's a little too "manicured" for natural green space. So, yesterday was a real treat when Anthony and I made a day trip over to Buyukada (Big Island) and went for a hike. The island is quite touristy and cars aren't even allowed there. The main modes of transportation are horse and carriage or rented bicycles. Anthony and I decided to walk. We wanted to make the trek to the church and monastery of Agios Nikolaos. Well it was quite the trek. We took the road less traveled and went through the forest. It felt so good to sweat and be in nature. I am looking forward to the natural outdoors of BC when I return. We climbed the first peak, called Isa Tepesi (Jesus Hill), which hosts a former Greek Orphanage that is now in decay. We continued through the forest and and ran into a movie crew filming which was pretty cool and then we went over the mountain. After that we got to the foot of the monastery and made the hike up to the top. Mission Accomplished! I'd say it was a good day. Our theme song for the day was "How he loves" sung by the David Crowder Band. 
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