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@robtho
Today got the price offer for 2012 sent by the March.18 university authorities together with a good news, camping in the garden will be available.
Our celebration date is March 18.
More than 400 cyclists have made reservations in a cooperation with University Cycling Club for this year.Everyone by bicycles and motocycles will be allowed to Gallipoli with time differences between each group and the rest will be taken there by buses this year.As usual, will be there and make photo files on my facebook page for 18.March and 25.April 2013 ceremonies....
Much photos here may make Mr.Grant unhappy!!!!
(Anyway thanks a lot,always increases my photo limits)
Entrance time to the area is always TOLD (never written but everyone obeys) by Tourism Office at Eceabat Ferry Port.(when you exit ferry,turn left,last building on the right, facing sea, first corner and first floor.)
When time is closer,will announce what our program will be covering all the staying.
I suspect that there will be way too many people wanting to be there for the 100th. So I think there will be some limit placed on the numbers, and some selection process for that.
If you simply want to pay your respects then you may be better off before or after the main date .. as there will be more privacy.
There is indeed a Ballot happening for the Anzac Day Ceremony in 2015.
The pollies are already debating whether to restrict it to descendants of soldiers or leave it open for all.
They are limiting it to 8000 and proposing a "trial run" in 2014.
Personally, I'm hoping to be on the Gallipoli Cruise leaving from Fremantle the month before...
If you guys do go, from home I would love to come see you all off (if from Sydney)
I just camped there and watching the sunset over the cliffs was something I will never forget.
Mehmet Zeli is a gentleman also, I encourage you to meet him as he is an ambassador for the true turkey, not the one where salesman can say "g'day mate" in Sultanmet.
Mehmet, say g'day to Oppo, Taylan and Ennis for me mate
Well I'll be in Turkey around that time, seems like trying to be there on the day is out of reach due to the ballot system, which I can completely understand. I'm going to take my time getting there though and will start out from Darwin this year in late Aug, early Sept. No set plan or route, I have a start point but no end point.
I need your help and power for Anzac Day - 2015 events
I need your help and power for Anzac Day-2015 events.
If accepted,this will be an official programme..
I kindly request everyone to send Emails to Mayor of Çanakkale to support my project file for Anzac Day 100.th Anniversary Events saying that you are planning to participate the events by bike... And between you and me please.
Please also tell all your friends to do so.. The more we mail,the more powerfull we will be..Time exceeds end of 2014..
File name is Mehmet Zeki Avar for ckale-2015 events and for 100 Bikers.
It covers free accommondation for 3 days at offical guest houses with huge gardens,free convoy entrance to the warfield arenas and museums during the permitted hours escorted by military traffic police, a night stay at a military base at Gelibolu,welcome and goodbye meals by 18.March.University Management or head man of the Şevketiye village, a free camping at my village Şevketiye afterwards where my summer house is for fishing...
All tea at the village will be on the Muhtar(HeadMan), available at the seaside cafe next to the camping area during our camping after events..
I'm in Turkey now but without my bike. I've just been to the Gallipoli sites and it's a credit to the wonderful people of this country. I hope to meet with Mehmet over the next few days to see what we can do to keep this concept on track.
Am in İstanbul until July 20/25 waiting for the İstanbul visit of the daughter of my Australian biker friend, Mrs.Helen..
Afterwards will be at Şevketiye village for summer holiday and fishing until end of september..
Hope you have visited Kolin Hotel,Australian Consulate in Çanakkale, 18.March.University Campus,Çanakkale Bikers Club, şevketiye village and camping area - football ground by the seaside cafe..
Probably both elections will be held in 2014 autumn so will have enough time for updating the program of 2015-April 20-26 in hour by hour schedule and finishing preparations.Will be in the area in 2015-January for finalising the project.
No matter how it goes officially, always used to have plan B. here if it is your target...
Please inform me where to meet you when you are in İstanbul and anything I can do for your purpose of the visit.
Your Message.
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Hi Mehmet,
I sent you a message on Facebook.
Anyway, I'm at the Best Western + President Hotel in Tiyatro Caddesi 25 Beyazit until 17th.
Regards
Robin
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3 days ago sent you message via HUB. to meet on 15.july.7 pm..
Even no facebook or HUB message until 3 hours before the meeting time,
made 60 km. 2 hours in the evening to visit you at the hotel as told at 7 pm..Was there between 6,45 and 7,15 pm to meet you and dine out but unfortunately been told by the reception that noone is staying in the hotel named Robin.
Business card of the hotel included.
So surprised as a return for my sincerety and honesty.
Anyway wish you all the best for life...
I have sent Mehmet several PM's and now an email. I tried without success to make positive contact to arrange an agreed meeting time. Unfortunately our messages to each other got terribly mixed. I was here at the hotel when Mehmet visited but had no idea that he was here he only had my first name and of course the hotel reservation is under my family name so they told him that they had no person called Robin here. Can't really understand that as they took a copy of my passport and it has my full name.
Thanks for your interesting messages about 2015 visit, I will travel from Scotland and look forward to more information about the University accomodation and your club involvement. Although the anniversary is mainly concerning Anzac and Turkish forces I am a member of the armedforcesbikers.com in United Kingdom and being an ex-submariner I would be going to honour the British Submariners who were involved in the terrible events that took place in your country. Any information next year about the 2015 anniversary would be very appreciated.
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Get Ready! covers planning, paperwork, medical and many other topics! "Inspirational and Awesome!" See the trailer here!
What stuff do I need - riding gear, clothing, camping gear, first aid kit, tires, maps and GPS? What don't I need? How do I pack it all in? Lots of opinions from over 150 travellers!
break down language barriers, overcome culture shock, ship the bike and deal with breakdowns and emergencies."Just makes me want to pack up and go!" See the trailer here!
Grant demystifies the black art of Tire Changing and Repair to help you STAY on the road! "Very informative and practical." See the trailer here!
Ladies on the Loose! For the first time ever, a motorcycle travel DVD made for women, by women! These intrepid women share their tips to help you plan your own motorcycle adventure. They also answer the women-only questions, and entertain you with amazing tales from the road! Presented by Lois Pryce, veteran solo traveller through South America and Africa and author of 'Lois on the Loose', and 'Red Tape and White Knuckles.'
Cotton or synth sweat-wicking t-shirts with the cool Horizons Unlimited graphic on the front and a snappy slogan (changing every year) on the back.
Show your route on your panniers. Great conversation starter when you meet people on the road!
Motorcycle and travel books to inspire and inform you!
The definitive guide to planning your motorcycle adventure! This insanely ambitious 2-year project has produced an informative and entertaining 5-part, 18 hour video series. "The ultimate round the world rider's how-to!" MCN UK.
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available at the seaside cafe next to the camping area during our camping after events..
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