Gelibolu (Gallipoli)

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27th April Gallipoli

Early start! Pleasant ferry crossing to European side, saw the main sites of Anzac Cove, the memorials, Lone Pine cemetery, Attaturk 's monument, the New Zealand monument, and the Turkish memorial and cemetery. Wept at Anzac Cove and again at Attaturk's words to the mothers of the foreign soldiers who died.

Salutary to learn of the Turkish experiences during WW1 and the independence struggle / civil war that resulted in the modern state of Turkey. Very moving to observe the Turkish groups visiting their memorial, clearly deeply valuing the experience.

It all begs the question of why war?

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Photos

Lone Pine memorial
The seating from the ANZAC Day services had not yet been removed

Lone Pine
Poignant reminders

At Lone Pine
Lest we forget.

Turkish memorial
Poignant reminders

At the Turkish Memorial
This captures the blend of experience and esteem for each other shared by the Australian and Turkish troops, which continues to be valued today.