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On The Go in the Turkey

August 18th 2014
This week we have been On the Go in Turkey! The old boy and I did a small group tour of Turkey for a week with 'On the Go ' tours. There were nineteen in the group, comprising mostly of Aussies (surprise, surprise), four South Africans and a couple from Canada. Mehmet is our English speaking guide, he is Turkish obviously, he speaks 7 languages, was a university professor and is an archaeologis ... read more
Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul

Turkish Flag 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
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23rd August 2014

Thank you
Thanks Cath for the wonderful journey you have shared with me & all the funny moments & history of the amazing countries you have visited. Its been the trip of a life time for you both (I think it will be a bit difficult to go back to the mundane life of daily work etc) But the family will certainly be looking forward to seeing you & I'm sure there will be lots more funny stories to tell) Enjoy the heat & splendour of Dubai & have a very safe trip home. Thanks again so much for the Blogs - I will miss them. Love & God Bless Bev xxxx PS Your two travel mates seem to be in sinc with the two of you which was lovely - great to have such good friends.

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