Well I am still waiting in Istanbul for news on that all important visa......
there is plenty to do around here and on the island of Buyakada .....
lots of local people on the island inviting me for some food or a beer...
in fact the other night I thought I would just nip out for a bite to eat in one of the local quick eateries while everyone was sitting watching the sun go down over the harbour....
the locals all said 'try Kolkachec'...I think thats how it's spelt...well I was keen to try it and asked what it was ...well it turns out to be this tasty little number made from lambs intestine.....mmmmhh...I thought...I had feasted on much offal...you know horse tails and deep fried toenails and other beauties such as ocelots nose and really felt like a run of the mill leg or shoulder cut...just for a change mind....anyway off I set and there was the sign kolcachec....soooo I gave in and got it...not too bad...a bit earthy but otherwise ok...probably not order it again, but the memory will stay with me for ever.....
SALAD TONIGHT!
Oh and got shat on by the biggest bloody seagull...although I did not get a good look at him...probably the size of a sparrow now....my goodness I was in such a mess I can tell you...I was on my way to see someone to the ferry boat back to the main centre when it happened and I was wearing my last clean clothes at the time....funny how everyone says 'lucky' after such an occurance and 'oh you should buy a lottery ticket..I bought some washing powder, thank you please. ...no more dog attacks though...just jelly fish twice...
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As with all big projects its the support from friends that makes the difference,so I would like to say a big big thankyou to Paul and Mike and Linda and Emily for helping with the specialist parts and for being so efficient and swift and proffesional.
So I shall raise a glass to MG BITS when at my first port of call in Belgium where I am reliably told they sell the finest Beer in the world brewed by none other than Trappist monks......DING DONG!!!!
So I shall raise a glass to MG BITS when at my first port of call in Belgium where I am reliably told they sell the finest Beer in the world brewed by none other than Trappist monks......DING DONG!!!!
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Kia Ora Chris from chilly Christchurch, congratulations at reaching Turkey, stunning country, best holiday i have ever had was their, can't say the same for Iran though go round if you can....lol
Coincidence you were reading your emails when i sent you one eh!!! cheers for the reply.
Maybe when you get back you can make the relatively short journey to Chch for some Southern hospitality eh??
Best wishes for the coming weeks and stay safe buddy, NZ is behind you 100%, even John Key.
Steve, Ju, Colm & Harry
Well done Chris, We read of your progress with nothing less than total admiration! - Mate, you must have balls as big as melons!
Good luck Paul, Mike, Linda & Emily
NTG Motor Services UK
p.s give me a forwarding address and I'll send you a catapult for wild dog protection! - Or a leash! ;-)
Hi Chris we are enjoying reading about your travels. Wondering whereabouts you are now? Thanks for the postcard. Continue to travel safe. Love Vicki, Graham, Sue, Anton and Nan.
Chris,
Was nice meeting you on Büyükada! It's such a great place there and all around İstanbul. Hope you've made progress with shipping from there. Good luck and look forward to reading more on your trip!
Yes, the seagull was actually one of my minions getting you back for the Kolkachec. The pork chop on the bumper sounds like a very solid idea, just drive fast. Peace and good energy, Brett
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