Our big trip
A few thoughts and photos from our travels
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Day 12 – Sweet treats
7th September: Sheki, Azerbaijan Today was a chilled day. Again, we had breakfast in the garden at half 8 with…
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Day 11 – Silk road Sheki
6th September: Sheki, Azerbaijan We asked for breakfast in the homestay, and they were able to cook up a vegan…
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Day 10 – On the road at last
5th September: Baku, Azerbaijan to Sheki, Azerbaijan We left the hostel to wind howling through the city streets. At least…
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Day 9 – Lost and found in Qobustan!
4th September: Baku, Azerbaijan We got Kaja’s bag back!!! This evening, we went to airport and, as promised and after…
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Day 8 – The ‘Expo’ City
3rd September: Baku, Azerbaijan Neither of us slept much and what we had was fitful. There was also seemingly a…
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Day 7 – Bag-less in Baku
2nd September: Baku, Azerbaijan We had a slow start, trying to get to grips with what we might need for…
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Day 6 – Airborne across Anatolia
1st September: Istanbul, Turkey to Baku, Azerbaijan Through the Istanbul night in a taxi. The streets were busy with people…
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Day 5 – Strolls to Suleymaniye
31st August: Istanbul, Turkey We had breakfast of borek, simit and Turkish coffee at a nearby family bakery and cafe…
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Day 4 – Tram to Taksim
30th August: Istanbul, Turkey The morning was chilled as we caught up with some admin bits we’d not gotten around…
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Day 3 – Golden light over the Golden Horn
29th August: Istanbul, Turkey We visited the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) this morning, with its domes upon domes immediately…