Broke Teachers Travel visited the Straits of Gallipoli! That’s right, Jeff’s adventures through Turkey led him south of Istanbul and into the Dardanelles.
Diorama WWI
The Dardanelles, otherwise known as the Straits of Gallipoli, were the site of one of the deadliest battles of World War I. It was here that the British and the Ottoman Turks battled for control.
Today, there is life-size diorama that depicts the fierce battle. The replica shows just how close the troops were positioned while fighting. The distance was about the size of most modern living rooms.
Respect of History
Jeff happened upon s moving piece of art during his time in Gallipoli. The monument, a tribute to the soldiers who fought in the battle that took place in the Dardanelles, depicts a Turkish soldier carrying a wounded Australian soldier across enemy lines back to the safety of his Australian comrades.
Taste of the Southern U.S.
No matter where you travel, you will usually find something that reminds you of home. Gallipoli was no exception. While wandering around the beautiful oceanfront town, Jeff was surprised to see a sight that we see many times per day in our area – a very large pickup truck. Living in the south, surrounded by farm land, this is something we are accustomed to seeing frequently. However, it was not something you would expect to see abroad. But, it makes sense. After all, Turkey does produce a lot of agricultural products.
Dogs and cats
Just like the city of Istanbul, Gallipoli has its fair share of stray cats and dogs. However, “stray” might not be the appropriate word. Maybe a better word would be “shared”. These sweet animals make their homes on the streets of the city. The government and community work hand in hand to take care of the these fur babies. And, they are well cared for.
Kilitbahir Castle
Accidentally taking the wrong ferry not only led to finding the life-size World War I diorama, but also stumbling upon an unexpected castle. Kilitbahir Castle is not a fairytale style castle. It’s serves a bigger purpose than representing grandeur. It is a fortress that served to protect the city. Its round shape was thought to be more practical in defending against cannon fire than flat walls.
If you want to see more of Jeff’s adventures in the Straits of Gallipoli, be sure to check out our latest YouTube episode We Visited The Straits of Gallipoli!
If you haven’t been following along on this journey, check out our last post We Visited Canakkale, Turkey!
And, remember, break the monotony, not the bank!
–Jeff and Marnie
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