Istanbul, Gallipoli and Troy

Middle East » Turkey » Marmara
May 26th 2008

Published: June 1st 2008

Arrive in Istanbul to great weather real hot and search out our hostel have a walk round historic centre and visit the Blue Mosque massive place very impressive. Spend next 2 days exploring Istanbul then take overnight trip to Gallipoli. Very sobering standing where 250,000 Turks kiwis and Ausys lost their lives in such a small area. Guide tells us over 6000 bullets found per square metre! Visit N... Read Full Entry

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Bascillica

Istanbul

Troy

Gates toTroy

Me and Nic

Me and My Turkish Cuz

"Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives....You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in Peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours. You the mothers who sent their sons from far away countries, wipe away your tears, your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well."