"Globe Trotter" ..Istanbul

**Redback** · 13th August 2013, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by Bundalene

After Germany, we are taking the train from Zurich to Paris, then the Eurorail to London where we collect a car. Heading out to Sailsbury then Gloucester and then to Wales to visit Sheila's cousin. After that back to Halifax to collect Sheila's Dad (who has been staying/travelling in England with his niece, visiting relatives etc).
Then off to Singapore for three nights so Dad can get his body clock back to Aussie time (he is almost 89).

Erich

If you have the time, try to have a look at the Cornish coast, it's a beautiful drive.

**Bundalene** · 14th August 2013, 03:22 PM

Hi Baz & family,

Unfortunately we won't have time to see the Cornish coast. We only five more days in the UK before we head to Singapore.

We have just returned to Istanbul after a few days touring. Yesterday we went to Pamukkale which is quite remarkable. Some of the ancient ruins here are just mind blowing. It gives you a whole different outlook on the cultures over 2000 years ago.

Cheers mate & hope all is going well with you all.

Erich & Sheila

**loanrangie** · 14th August 2013, 05:20 PM

Pamukkale is pretty cool especially at sunset, did you get to Topkapi Palace in Istanbul and both of the great mosque's .I was blown away by the Aya Sophia which from memory dates back to the 7th century.
I loved Turkey in general from Istanbul down to Olu Deniz on the med coast.

**Bundalene** · 15th August 2013, 12:31 PM

Don't know if we will have time to do the Topkapi Palace...today is our last day here and we are visiting the Blue Mosque early, then the Hagia Sophia etc. maybe we can get to the palace this afternoon. There are a couple of those massive cruise liners in port at present and the crowds at the popular tourist places are huge.

Thanks for your suggestions though.

Cheers, Erich

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