Turkey Part Two

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June 2nd 2006

Published: June 9th 2006

Hi again for the next chapter of my blog, Turkey Part Two, although it's now over a month later and I'm actually in Russia. I guess it's better late than never! Thanks again to everyone for comments and emails. I really enjoy hearing from you. The last blog ended at Ephesus so I'll carry on from there as we travel up towards Gallipoli. We visit some more famous historical sites along the way and ... Read Full Entry

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Deirdre Keys (nee Fleming)

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Hi from Dee. I’ve taken a year’s leave from my job of more than 25 year’s teaching and am preparing to set off on my “Big OE”; better late than never! This is a practise, with instructions from son Dan who is an experienced traveller/blogger, to make sure I can work the “Travel Blog” OK before I leave New Zealand on 26th Feb 2006. The photo is me with Dan and Emma yesterday at "Groove in the Park" in Auckland Domain. I hope to visit internet cafes and update weekly but will have to work that one out when I’m on the road. I’ll be travelling to Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Egypt... full info

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Fish anyone?

Last official tour dinner at a very nice seafood restaurant. Lots of different little fish dishes with a variety of sauces for starters then this whole fish for the main. It was delicious.

Nice hats!

Still at the restaurant and enjoying the music as the band came round the tables.

My last night in Turkey

Quite a few of us stayed on in Istanbul for a bit extra after the tour. This was my last night there at a restaurant right near the Blue Mosque. It was a great sight to see the Mosque lit at night to farewell Turkey. Thanks for a fantastic tour everyone!

Goodbye Oto

Oto was our bus driver for the whole tour. He didn't speak English but still became our friend. Thanks Oto. Note the map hanging in the front of the bus. Gokhan used this throughout the tour to show us where we were.

"Best Tour Leader"

On the last night before dinner we had a presentation by Doug and Amanda who had worked like mad to put together a DVD of our tour. It was brilliant, thanks guys. We showed our sincere appreciation to Gokhan with this flag...wonder if you use it for your future tours Gok?

9th June 2006

Nancy Rae
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Hi Dee
What another wonderful BLOG. You really do it so well. What an experience at ANZAC Cove and what a truely waste of good lives.Good to know the Memorial will go on forever.You must have had lots of fun with the Group too.The world is certainly a small place when you are travelling as we have found out.Squash Club still in good spirits. Ladder nites are full up and a lot of new faces around. Tourney on weekend of 30th June-if enough entries!!.Keep smiling.Thoughts from us both.Don and Nancy.

11th June 2006

Asha
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Once again fantastic!
This is a fabulous blog as it shows the respect people still have for the people who fought and died for us all. Thank you. Love the group you have been with - they sound like heaps of fun.

11th June 2006

Ian Harris
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After the Camp is Over!
Hi Dee. Just back from Mid Year Camp to your blog on ANZAC Day - really great and I must report ANZAC Day on the North Shore was wet so the service was held in the local Hall - not at all like being on the Browns Bay beach as the sun comes up with the waves breaking on the beach that we usually have. Your are having such an awesome trip and I am THOROUGHLY enjoying your bolgs. The camp was great - most of the usual people there and a great bunch of kids. Looking forward to catching up with you when you get back. Ian AFS.

13th June 2006

Ian W
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Magic reading
Hi Dee. Stunning photos! I'm looking forward to the full CD collection when you return. And the Gallipoli trip - everyone who goes there says it is a powerful experience. Your words and pictures made me appreciate that feeling much better than anyone before. Looking forward to some weird Russian stuff...

18th June 2006

Susan
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Great Stuff!
Another amazing blog and super photos. What a fantastic trip you're having. I've heard such wonderful things about Turkey; your comments and photos have strengthened my resolve to get there some day. Philip visited Gallipoli when he did his 'overland' trip back in the 70's but that was in winter; he said it was bleak and bitterly cold. Pity those poor soldiers. Looking forward to hearing about Italy and life in St. Petersburg. Cheers, Susan

19th June 2006

Margaret H. WKU NZ
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Amazing !
THanks so much Dedrie John 7 I enjoyed it so ,uch - his Grandfather was Killsd on the Somme _ it helps to show us how it was for those soldeirs stay well go well God Bless

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