Gallipoli to Istanbul

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Gallipoli to Istanbul

It was a short drive from our campsite near Gallipoli to catch a ferry across the Dardanelles to Asia where we stopped at Troy for a guided tour.
There were several layers of civilisation that had been discovered, built on-top of each other over time. Some stone walls dated back to around 4500BC.. yep – BC!! There were many sunflower fields nearby providing a patchwork of colour, as our guide discussed that this was thought to be the region of the Trojan War.
Troy’s legendary replica wooden horse towered from the mountain, with a few steps leading up into it’s gut for a different view of the old town. Some believe in the Trojan War, Odysseus (Greek) devised a plan to built a hollow horse, fill it with soldiers and attack the Trojans. Who knows if this actually DID happen – it is said to have occurred in the 11th or 12th centuries BC!
Istanbul was another ferry ride and a few hours drive away, but everyone on the coach was excited to be greeted at our first Hotel for the tour. No tents tonight!!

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