Many, many thanks to Sue, Serge and Vel!
Serge dropped us off in Chambery so we could take the bus to the airport at Lyon. The bus trip was uneventful but it was a delightful drive through the French countryside. The airport was the usual flurry of ticketting, security and waiting. We looked extensively but just could not find the Qantas lounge at Lyon. We boarded a Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul. The interior was a charming, torquoise!
The flight took us over the Alps, and the states of the former Yugoslavia.When we landed in Istanbul we realised we were about to pay the price for the near perfect weather in France. It was overcast and drizzling... and cold!!! We took a ride to the hotel with a shuttle service who 'love Australians' and give a 'special price'. No doubt we have paid twice as much as we should have! Not to worry, we got to the hotel (after the driver asked for directions).
The most curious thing about the drive to the hotel was the way the ancient walls of Constantinople wove through a few centuries of building. In some parts the wall was crumbling and in others in had been incorporated into newer building.
The hotel was very nice and the staff were excellent... we can vouch for the Sultanahan Hotel. http://www.hotelsultanhan.com/
A quick phonecall to the Gallipoli tour service made sure that the next day was all set.
Gallipoli... ANZAC!!
I am living vicariously and loving it. Wish we were there. Heaps more photos please. Eat ALL the food. You can worry about loosing it later:) Enjoy your time together. Yvette and Chris
ReplyDeleteThe pics look AMAZING! Keep up the posts. They're certainly making us all jealous.
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