Marilyn& Chris at Troy

Visits to Troy and Pergamon

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April 10th 2011
Another bright sunny day with an early morning crispness. We are learning to layer with our clothes as the middle of the day is quite warm. Our first stop was a visit to the ancient city of Troy. Over time nine cities were built on this one site and the Aegean Sea was much closer. To be met by the giant wooden horse was similar to being met by giant carrots in Ohakune, L & P at Paeroa, kiwi fruit ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Troy

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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