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... history whatsoever to the battle that was fought there in 1915. But it was the way we fought this battle that defined Australia as a nation, and in a small way that attitude defined a bit of who I am today. I’ve always been patriotic, but this tour really reinforced that, and showed me why every Australian should be proud of their nation.
Not a great deal happened in Çanakkale, although I of course met several other Australians. I also met a couple ...
Day One: In which we learn patience, and queuing!
... with people who were probably of Turkish origin going back to visit the Motherland. It seemed to us that they were probably all related to each other but maybe they were just being friendly. In any case, none of them seemed to have the slighest idea about seat numbers or the fact that the one noted on your boarding pass is where you are supposed to sit. We spent an amusing half hour watching the slightly harrassed BA crew trying to unravel the puzzle of discovering ...
Nobody's Business but the Turks
... picturesque Blue Mosque. Because I arrived during afternoon prayers (and because I am not Muslim) I was denied entry, but the outside of the building seems like it’s just as impressive as the inside, if not more so. After snapping a few photos and exploring the grounds, I went looking for the Basilica Cistern, an underground reservoir built to supply the Aya Sofya and surrounding citadels with fresh water. The entrance to the cistern sits in a ...
Happy Turkey Day, from Turkey!
... Despite arriving early, I wasn't allowed to check in at my room yet since check-in time is 11 AM. Obviously tired & hungry, one of the staffs was kind enough to offer me breakfast even though I haven't even checked in yet. Super generous if you ask me. The breakfast room had a panoramic view of the Marmara Sea, which is one of the reasons why tourists favor staying in the Sultanahmet District.
Since I still have 2 hours before I ...
Turkish Delights
... told them they were pushing too hard and that if they kept doing it I would not come near their shop that they stopped and left me alone after giving me their business card!
After dinner at a nearby hotel we were taken to a Mevlana worship service in a monastery that involved whirling dervishes. When we arrived the service had started but no one seemed to mind as we were shown to our seats near the front of the room. Visitors had chairs while the ...
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