More Rogers Cup

The is the logo for this year's Rogers Cup Men's tennis tournament, 'Love Means Nothing'. Kind of cute.

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Tennis players' lounge is a pre-match heaven

Athens, Greece

Here are some of our Athens photos from our recent trip. This is the walk up to the Acropolis. It was early in the morning, not so hot and we beat the crowds!


Here is the Parthenon, I was struck by the size of it.


This is the 1896 Olympic site of the first modern olympics

Here is the rooftop pool at the Leder Marriott Athens, with its Acropolis view

Athens Tour bus


The Parliament buildings - complete with a guard


Hibiscus

The Greek Islands

Here are some photos from our recent trip for you to enjoy. This is Mykonos.


This is Kusadasi, Turkey where we made a stop.
We bought some great leather goods here.

View from the town of Lindos, Rhodes


We climbed slippery marble steps to reach the Acropolis in Lindos


I fell in love with this view of the town of Agios-Nikolaos, Crete from the window of our cabin on the ship.


This is a beach in Agios-Nikolaos on the island of Crete

Clear waters of the Aegean Sea


Santorini




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Creative Tuesdays - The Sea

Here is my contribution to Mmm's Creative Tuesdays theme "The Sea"




Took L to an adult doctor today, she finally said she didn't feel comfortable with all the little kids at the pediaatrician. The problem was locating an adult doctor. All my referrals had stopped accepting new patients. So we tried a nice, new walk-in clinic nearby with family practitioners that are just starting to build their clientele. She seemed to have a good rapport with the under-30 female doctor and said their equipment is a lot more modern than at the pediatrician's place. There was a blood pressure machine that beeps, and the doctor took notes on an electronic touch screen device which she subsequently emailed to herself. L also has the option of going to M's doctor, but we'll play it by ear.

The goodbyes and farewell parties have started as L's old high school friends are beginning their moves away from home. We really have to get a good start on the packing list. It's a bit like moving house, right down to the cardboard boxes.

Some kids here are already back to high school. K happily has another month of holidays.

Istanbul

Here are some photos from our recent trip for you to enjoy.

This is the Blue Mosque.



This is the Haggia Sophia



This is the entrance to the Grand Bazaar


We took a wonderful cruise down the Bosphorus Strait to the mouth of the Black Sea. It separates European Istanbul from Asian Istanbul. This castle is on the European side.



This is the bridge to Asian Istanbul.

This is a palace on the European side

'Cottages' on Asian side



We went to a Turkish Dance concert. Unfortunately I didn't get a good picture of the excellent belly dancer.

Rogers Cup Tennis 2010

It's that time of year again. The Rogers Cup 2010 Men's Tennis tournament is being held in Toronto. All the big names are here, Nadal, Federer, etc. It runs August 7-15th. We were there on Saturday, it was a fun day.

Some Food Pics

Here are some food pictures you might enjoy from our recent trip:


Istanbul Spice Market



Istanbul street food (roasted corn and roasted chestnuts)




Istanbul - cheese pide




Athens - Greek Salad



Athens - pork souvlaki platter




Athens - delicious Greek yogurt with nuts, seeds, raisins and honey




Athens - Olives growing on an olive tree