Middle Eastern Adventure

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Hello Hello

I set of from London on April 23rd to Turkey and joined in on a 35day overland tour from Istambul to Cairo. Fun eh! I'm having a blast and Loved Turkey. My Favourite place was Goreme which was so interesting with all the Farry Chimney's. All the Local shop owners kept offering us apple tea so we would come in for a chat...and maybe buy something. Fi (one of he girls on tour) stoped into one and he was born in one of the caves. He was funny "i am cave man" he said. Next on the Favourite list was Galipoli for ANZAC day. The New Zealand Service was very moving and I'm so glad I got there for it. Third favourite place was Olympos and after several long driving days it was great to relax on the beach.

I'm in Syria now and am finding it Facinating! It's so different to any thing I seen and done before. The night before last we stayed in Aleppo and had dinner at a restaurant that Hold the Guiness Book for records for the largest Kebab..yummy. A few of the girls got groped but nothing to bad and we found it quite amusing. On the Way to Damascus now and looking forward to trying out my terible bartering skills. Oh and we have the funniest British "tour facilitator" he a really posh accent but a terrible potty mouth.

Love to you all
Jo

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Photos

Blue Mosque in Istanbul
I didn't get a chance to go in here but this is a pasing shot as Kelly (girl on tour)and I hurried past for the Tram.

Keeping warm at the Dawn Service
Waiting out over night was pretty hard work because we didn't get a space on the grass but it was well worth it.

The Gang
I'm doing a tour with Overland club and This it a group shot in Ephesis

Comments

[Jacinda Sleeman]

Ah its sounds really fun joey, keep safe, look forward to hearing more of your adventures. Aroha XXX Jacinda

[Barb]

Next????
Hi Jo I've had fun reading your latest... I always learn something... I actually caught up on a couple I hadn't read last year... what a great journalist! Where are you now? Barb

[Sarah Jenner]

WOW
Hey buddy living it up in the middle east. Fantastic job op in the red sea you are going to have so much fun. Keep up the good work. luff from me!!!!!!!