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"Gerald Oliver Swift" <goswift@m> wrote in message
news:6ao8f9F373c0gU1@mid....
> Wonderful, that that after about 2 weeks or so, we have a meaningful
> discussion on rte!
> And also really pleased that some of the regular contributors are still
> about.
>
> And as for my 2 penneth worth..... Cannakkle is a small. non-descript town
> with a harbour on the Dardanelles - but it is the jumping off point for
> both Gallipoli and Troy.
> Irrespective of nationality, interest in WW1, etc., Gallipoli is a MUST -
> as too, obviously, is Troy.
> Tours to both sites are widely available just about everywhere in
> Cannakkale.
>

I don't have my hopes set terribly high, but it will be a worthwhile visit
for me. And a harbour on the Dardanelles can't be all bad. Fish sandwiches,
at least?

Cheers,
George W Russell
Bangalore