Out of the Lions mouth but onto the Sacrificial Alter

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October 1st 2013

Published: October 1st 2013

We sat on the veranda of the Atahan Hotel for breakfast watching Ollie having a bath by several Turkish men who were fascinated with his steering wheel being in the ‘wrong’ place. A nice way to start the day with Chi and coffee and the obligatory salad and cheese. Thanking the staff for their hospitality we pointed Ollie in the direction of Corum and off we went. Woolly says – I knew whe... Read Full Entry

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Jo Roberts

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'We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us' A truly multi-national mammoth that travels the world visiting places of interest, making new friends and causing mischief wherever he can. With my carer Jo (bless her!) I have scaled castle walls, walked in the footsteps of Roman Emperors and Maharajah's, climbed mountains, contemplated caverns, caves and canyons and attempted the Le Mans 24 hour race on a skateboard! Whether it be climbing a Minaret in Mostar, Paddling in the Arabian Sea, Scaling mountains in Kotor, Feeding chickens in France or Catching trains in India, not... full info

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3rd October 2013

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

PLEASE EXPLAIN
What is the significance of the cross? Was that a Hittite symbol?

3rd October 2013

traveltalesofawoollymammoth
Jo Roberts

Romans again
It's a Roman Column base, Woolly is really into his Roman History and the museum had quite a few artifacts from them

3rd October 2013

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

SENSATIONAL
To explore the capital of the Hittites. Gotta say the very thought gives me a rush.

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