May 26 2008

Istanbul

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The bridge across the Bhosphorus on which we crossed into Europe and the main shipping lane leading to the Black Sea ports from the Medditterranean Sea

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The cathedral of Saint Sophia in central Istanbul. A place occupied by both Christians and Muslims down the centuries.

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The Blue Mosque….. a major landmark in Istanbul and a major centre for worship for muslims here in the city

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About to cross the bridge into Istanbul , the end of Asia and the beginning of Europe, a real sense of achievment !!!

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5 responses so far

5 Responses to “Istanbul”

  1. # Brad Irelandon 29 May 2008 at 4:04 pm

    Well done. Not far now. Take it easy. Just been camping up Ullswater with the 2 boys. Rained of course and now full of cold.
    See you soon.

    Brad Helen Luke Jack and Abbie.xxxxx

  2. # Jim Slippon 30 May 2008 at 5:07 pm

    Hi Guys,
    Its Jim here.
    Straight out the bush at Mooball NSW. Happen on your website while we had a barbie.
    Sounds like your flat out like a lizard drink. …Fair suck of the sav!…..Jim

  3. # steveon 30 May 2008 at 9:38 pm

    Hello All…..just a quick note, we arrived in Budapest late yesterdy so everythng going ok this far. Will try and update web page in Prague which we plan to reach in a couple of days time.The journey through Eastern Europe has been great and even stayed at a good old British Hotel south of Bucarest. Fish and chips and warm beer lovely

  4. # Bomberon 01 Jun 2008 at 3:38 am

    Prague is a super city, went there for Jayne’s 40th last sept, enjoy

  5. # Anne-Marieon 01 Jun 2008 at 6:37 am

    Just got your website details from your dad. Good luck for the next part of your journey. Will keep in touch.
    Anne-Marie xx
    Keep safe and good luck for the rest of your journey
    Uncle Bill & Aunty Brenda xx

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