East meets West in Istanbul

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April 22nd 2012

Published: May 3rd 2012

K- Inexcusably, despite having lived in London for many years neither Mark or I had ever managed to visit the Tower of London, an omission that we finally rectified on our recent stopover in the UK. I enjoyed it a lot – the history is palpable and of course the Crown Jewels spectacular. We also managed a pub lun... Read Full Entry

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Mark and Kate

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Kicking off the blog again as we head off to South America for a 3 month trip. Hi to both of our Mums who we hope are reading! We have moved to Walla Walla, Washington from California and although we enjoy it greatly it feels good to be dusting off the rucksacks and leaving the below freezing winter weather for our first major trip since 2012. ------- Previously in 2011/12.......We are 2 British citizens who live in California. After much planning and some angst we are taking a break from reality and taking a trip around the world. One car is sold and the house is rented but before ... full info

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Blue Mosque in the sun

Arundel Castle gardens

Roast chicken dinner!

Roasted in salt and stuffed with rice & nuts - cracked open with a mallet

Dolmabahce Palace

Opens until 4pm - apparently - unless they sell out earlier. Which guide book doesnt mention. So when we arrived at 2pm - no entrance! Oh well - pretty from the outside