Olympos Beach

Slow progress...

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May 1st 2006
Intro I thought I'd better say a few things about Turkey before I give a blow by blow account as I'm starting to get a feel for the place. I'm acutely aware that my very few blog entries so far have been quite dry, lacking the amusing anecdotes that make a good and readable story. I see little reason to change, however, because I'd first like to tell you where I've been. After that ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Marmara

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Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... ... read more