Turkey TK16
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 1. A day of exploring Istanbul's marvellous historic heart with our great local guide Arzu - behind us the Blue Mosque.
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 2. Yerebatan Sarai-beautiful underground cistern that provided water for old Istanbul, carried by aqueducts from 19 km outside the city
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 3. Entrance to the Topkapi Palace-exquisite home of the Ottoman Sultans.
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 4. Gillian and Doreen cruising on the Bosphorus
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 5. Helen and Steve just wanted to say hi from Istanbul!
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6. Colleen and Tony exploring the impressive Rumelý Castle built in 4 months in 1452. It was death for the builders if the completion date wasn't met !
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 7. Jennifer and Jules enjoying our first sighting of Cappadoccias famous fairy chimneys.
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 8. Colin quickly got to grips with the Cappadoccian clay
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 9. Aspendos the best preserved Roman Theatre in Turkey - some returned in the evening to attend an operatic concert. An unforgettable experience!
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 10. Gulchin our Turkish guide at Perge made the lifestyle of the ancient Roman times come alive for us.
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 11. Steve enroute to Mt Olympus
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 12. Roger reflecting on the flames that have burnt through fissures on Mt Olympus since time immemorial
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 13. Louise, Heather, Tony and Colleen enjoying their lunch after a refreshing swim at Olympus beach
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 14. Mary Ann admires a 2nd Century AD Hellenistic Theatre in Kas
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 15. Hannah exchanges greetings as we walk the beautiful Ihlara Valley
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 16. A beautiful day for kayaking in Kekova Bay.
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 17. Louise enjoying the view from the top of Simena Castle
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 18. Hannah and Colin off to explore beautiful Kas on the Lycian Coast
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 19. Wading up the milky waters of the awesome Saklikent Gorge
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 20. Jules adds the final flourishes to Jenny's Birthday Cake
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 21. Hi to everyone, from the Taurus Mountains.
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 22.Colin and Mary Ann performing in front of an appreciative audience at Caunos.
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 23. Helen and Steve relaxing on our Gulet near Gocek - a perfect day.
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 24. Roger wowed us with his oratorial skills in the theatre at Caunos
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 25. Colleen and Tony enjoying the travertine terraces at Pamukkale
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 26. Helen, Mary Ann and Doreen give their feet a good massage on the terraces at Pamukkale.
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 27. The wooden horse of Troy revamped for another season -the archaeological remains
looked much more authentic
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 28. Hannah and Colin at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli-a beautifully kept memorial to the
young soldiers who died there.
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 29. Louise and Heather in the grounds of the magnificent Dolmabache Palace -the
final extravagance of the Ottoman Empire
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 30. As the trip nears its end thoughts inevitably turn to home
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