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On the Nile
... seemingly tropical landscape on both sides of the river was also a memorable experience. We had been informed that Wednesday's dinner was to be preceded by a cocktail party where it was expected that you dress up in traditional Egyptian dress (the galibea). Obviously the local people had become aware of this night and used very small (meaning unsafe) boats to approach our 4 level ship and proceeded to throw up to the sundeck various forms ...
Lest we forget
... lost his life. Clifford was one of the soldiers researched by Katrina for his great niece Beth. Many stories were shared with by our guide too numerous to include in the blog, but Peter is keeping a more detailed diary as well. Hopefully that will help us recolle t them all for years to come. Headed back to Ecabat to catch the vehicular ferry across to Canakale. The narrow crossing also came as a reminder as why the ...
Turkey!
Yesterday we drove to Turkey, so I have another stamp in my passport! I think this is the only country we needed visas for, and the Aussie ones cost 45 euros! The Kiwis got in for free. People were shocked at my brunette passport. We got to go duty free shopping while we waited – I'll be quite happy if that happens at every border! Perfume seems cheaper in duty free here – Chanel Chance EDP was about 100 euros for 100ml, so about $125. We drove around Gallipoli, but ...
ANZACs in Gallipoli
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After visiting all these places and learning the history of the war from both sides, it was now 6pm and we headed back to the hotel to pick up some others and then started the long journey back to Istanbul. Halfway we stopped for dinner where we had Turkish rice and beans which was pretty nice apart from the high price, but I ...
The Gallipoli/Gelibolu Peninsula and Troy
... Anzac Cove on the west of the peninsula. The Brits have failed to negotiate the Narrows (the narrowest part of the channel leading from Cape Hellas to Istanbul) in March because Johnny Turk keeps on mining the channel every night after the allies clear it during the day. They have lined up a combined force of Aussies and Kiwis to land on the western side of the peninsula facing the Aegean Sea and cross the peninsula ...
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