Turkey TK91
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1. Barbara has her first sample of pomegranate juice in Istanbul
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2. Wonderfully carved Medusa's head used as a support in the underground cistern.
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3. The Blue Mosque in Istanbul a photographers dream.
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4. Donna and Quinton take some exercise on the shore of the Bosphorus.
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5. Exploring the garden centre and pet shop in Istanbul we found this beautiful chameleon.
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6. A chance to ride a Harley in Urgup - Sherryl is a happy lady!
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7. High above Ankara we explore an old Castle.
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8. Maria and Dianne with our guide in Cappadocia
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9. Hot air ballooning is an amazing experience over this unusual landscape.
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10. A tree of charms to ward off evil with Urchisar Castle area behind.
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11. Maria would like the recipe for our lunch dish.
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12. The outdoor museum has Judith intrigued.
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13. We learnt about carpet weaving.
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14. Mervlana museum turquoise minaret.
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15. We explore Aspendos Theatre.
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16. Underground water cistern at Termessos, one place Alexander the Great failed to conquer.
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17. The highest point in our walk in the Mt Olympus area.
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18. Dianne warms her hands in the flame of the Chimera - Olympus.
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19. Donna & Quin, Maria and Uwe enjoy the view from Simena Castle.
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20. We kept an eye on the paddlers from the support boat.
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21. Our lunch and swimming spot at Shipbuilders Bay.
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22. These plums are a bit sour think the girls!
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23. Thanks for the help Dianne - we had gozleme for lunch at our home stay in Arsa Village.
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24. Arzu and Umut leave for school with their friends - beautiful children!
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25. We met many local people on our walk down to Saklikent Gorge.
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26. Enjoying a delicious fish lunch over the water at Saklikant.
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27. Barbara and Donna elected to relax on the 12 Island boat cruise.
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28. Bev and Linden enjoy a river cruise, here observing rock cut tombs near Dalyan.
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29. Uwe studies the make up of the Pamukkale white terraces.
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30. Annette leads us down the terraces.
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31. Judith decides grinding olives is hard work. Our driver Ekram trys out a pitch fork.
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32. The public toilets are always good for a laugh. Brian and Linden agree!
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33. We explore the great library of Efes.
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34. We gave this lovely lady and her granddaughter a lift to Assos - and yes that's Helen.
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35. The beautiful village of Assos.
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36. Crossing the Ottoman bridge near Assos takes us back in time.
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37. Our visit to Gallipoli -a solemn time of remembrance.
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38. The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul saw the girls lighten their purses.
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39. Quin really enjoyed his pampering at the hands of Apo our friendly barber..
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40. Quin likes the look of the fish market - Kumkapi, Istanbul.
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