My journey begins
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With a flight from Adelaide to Doha and then onto Istanbul
4hr stopover in Doha
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And calls with my boys and the lovely Ericka
Arrived safe and sound
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Had an issue with my travel sim though which left me getting to the hotel on the metro without internet but I made it 😎
Lots of mosques and history
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Today I walked around the historical centre to learn about the histories of Turks, Roman’s and Ottomans. Was really interesting
Day trip to Bursa started with
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A Turkish coffee and a Turkish delight factory. Not sure what Cadbury has been doing all these years; these are amazing
Surprising trip to the snow
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I actually didn’t realise the tour would take me to the top of Mount Olympos (not Olympus). Was amazing to be in the snow, more so because it was unexpected
Green Mosque… nearly
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Nearly caused an international incident apparently as the guard didn’t like the way I took off my shoes?? He stood menacingly in the doorway and I decided I didn’t care much to see another mosqueWeiterlesen
Early start for Gallipoli tour
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Exciting to check off a bucket list item 💯
Anzac Cove
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Meeting a friend & more city exploration
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Dani and Dave on the hoofHey Chris, did you go to Hagia Sofia/Blue mosque?
Back in the airport
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Greece here I come!
Athens is very different to Istanbul
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But so far I like it 😎
It’s great to officially be in Europe
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Athens at night is spectacular
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Athens Observatory
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Dani and Dave on the hoofI was going to comment that it's all greek to me, until I noticed the translations :)
Free walking tour was great
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Filopappou Hill
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A lovely walk through the huge park and explore the various monuments and the spectacular 360 degree views
Meteora Monasteries and Hermit Caves
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Amazing history and views from Meteora. The “Hermits” are monks who chose to live in the caves.
A cool little spot for some work
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Acropolis was a must of course
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Santorini 🙃🤨😢
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Unfortunately I was unable to get to Santorini on this trip as planned. They’ve been having hundreds of earthquakes and when thinking about still going I thought “if it was Ericka and the boysWeiterlesen
Ancient cemetery
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Last day in Athens so checking out some more Archaeological sites. This cemetery and museum was very cool and just in the middle of the old town area.
Ancient Agora of Athens
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Another Archaeological site in the centre of the city. It’s amazing the history that most locals walk past without a second glance!
Dani and Dave on the hoofIt's like anything, get used to it and it becomes invisible..
One night in Artemida
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Got to the coast; but it’s cold and miserable. Picked this hotel because they have a shuttle to the airport and the trip from Athens city is stressfully far away for an early flight.
Back to TurkeyWeiterlesen
Dani and Dave on the hoofFrom the pictures, you've an amazing experience though..
Chris Winfield-BlumIt’s been amazing. The weather was mostly good even though it’s winter (it was sunny for me in Istanbul and most of Athens but this week is snowing in IST). Underestimated how hard it would be to be away from the family though.
Food of Greece
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