Taking the Orient Express to Turkey

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March 11th 2007

Published: March 15th 2007

Orient Express to Istanbul We had decided to take the overnight train to Istanbul from Bucharest which proved to be quite an experience. The train was packed and Michael ended up in another carriage ! When I went to find him there were 8 people in his 6-seater compartment. Many of the people on the train were actually from the same hostel as ourselves so this didn't present a problem and in fact t... Read Full Entry

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15th March 2007

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Fantastic Photos
Really cool blog Barbara. Turkey is one of two countries I really wanted to go while away (the other being Morocco... on which I'm keen to read your blog!), but did not have the time... and money :P. You've definitely justified my desire to go there! Definitely looking forward to the next two blogs...

15th March 2007

anonymous
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He lies like a carpet!
Great to see your first Turkish blog! That is an amazing photo of the dervish dancer at the top! Brilliant. Blessings Hemmingway

16th March 2007

Jenny Goodison
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Not much time left!!
There is not much time left on your experience of a lifetime, so keep up the great history lessons - to me, and have a safe trip home. Jenny

16th March 2007

Pam Kidd
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Great to hear from you again Barbara. Many thanks for keeping in touch. You all have had such a wonderful time. Be looking forward to seeing and hearing more when you are home. Love, Pam

16th March 2007

Lynn
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Great to hear your news
Hi Barbara. This is so exciting getting your news of your travels. We are quite envious actually. John and I travelled through Turkey and also enjoyed it. We actually bought a rug from there in 1994. Still have it. Keep having fun. How long are you away for? John is up at Shark Bay fishing with a bunch of guys from church and then I join him on Sunday at Monkey Mia and then take a week off travelling back to Bunbury. Lots of love to you all. Love Lynn

19th March 2007

Pippa
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Wow!
Sounds Fabulous!! I can't believe time has gone so quick and you will be back in a couple of days! Look forward to catching up. Lots of Love Pippa

19th March 2007

Joel
Joel Meadows

Great blog Mum!
Loved the photos (especially the Whirling Dervishes) and I had a big smile reading over our adventures on the train and around Istanbul! By the way, to anyone else reading this, I am a great hair stylist and would be happy to give you a hip new look for a small price! :P

8th March 2008

Orhan
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Mistake
Last pics than Aya Sofia and Turkish flag..That ''The Blue Mosque''.it is not Blue Mosque , it is Nuru Osmaniye Mosque ,near Blue Mosq. Greetings from istanbul.

8th April 2009

jan
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haircut
nice haircutting pic... smile

4th April 2010

anonymous
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