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Travel Blogs from Lemnos
Gallipoli Part II - A lot closer to home
... I certainly n deeply hope so. I m greatly appreciated sacrifices made by australian, New Zealand, British, French n even Indian soldiers. Coming to gallipoli and witnessed the tombstones n plaque have moved me tremendously. Let us pray for World ...
Gallipoli Part 1
... war on gallipoli, apart from 6 other landings. Hassan presented a very unbiased story on both sides so we can understand what really went on and the sacrifice the fallen soldiers made. Some blamed it on British mistake and other just think this is the fact of life during ...
Impressive Troy but immortalised in memory..
... raze of frenzy and see visitors soared. You will definitely need a guide when u visit Troy or I can guarantee you the trip to make very little sense looking at rocks! With the guide you can picture the former glory and many myths and facts of Troy. One German archeologist stood out -Schliemann - you can call him the pioneer or treasure hunter, whichever you ...
Storm of epic proportions
... being defended by a single division of Turks. Mustafa Kemal, an officer in the Turkish army, rallied this division that wasn't his, then left to bring his troops to relieve the soldiers. The 57th Division were all killed, and to honor them, there has never been another 57th division. This battle became known as a gentleman's war, because there were so many instances of helping the opposing forces. Kemal unified the nationalists with his efforts ...
Eating at the marina in Myrina
... our first time. Myrina is a small fishing town, and as it was Sunday, the locals were out and about, eating,drinking and enjoying the sunshine - so we decided to join them! We found a great little restaurant - feasted on fresh sardines, saganaki prawns and a few beers, all for the grand total of $28 euros! The beers alone in Australia would have cost that amount. Not a lot else to see on the island so we headed back ...