Intro I thought I'd better say a few things about Turkey before I give a blow by blow account as I'm starting to get a feel for the place. I'm acutely aware that my very few blog entries so far have been quite dry, lacking the amusing anecdotes that make a good and readable story. I see little reason to change, however, because I'd first like to tell you where I've been. After that (or even before) I will be thoroughly sick of this keyboard and retire to bed. Turkey has always been, of course, the country where East Meets West. The bus system is fantastic - you can turn up at any town's Otogar (bus station) and, more than likely, there will be a bus just about to leave for where you want to go.
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