Gates to Topakaki Palace

January 1st 2015
Woolly says – it was a late start to the morning and by the time I had put on every piece of clothing I had bought with me breakfast was finished, having discussed the need for food and sustenance we decided to find somewhere on our way and set ourselves up for the day. Turkish breakfast and cay dealt with and the view outside leaving us all shuddering at the thought of what the ... read more

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'We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us' A truly multi-national mammoth that travels the world visiting places of interest, making new friends and causing mischief wherever he can. With my carer Jo (bless her!) I have scaled castle walls, walked in the footsteps of Roman Emperors and Maharajah's, climbed mountains, contemplated caverns, caves and canyons and attempted the Le Mans 24 hour race on a skateboard! Whether it be climbing a Minaret in Mostar, Paddling in the Arabian Sea, Scaling mountains in Kotor, Feeding chickens in France or Catching trains in India, not... full info

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