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New Zealand Monument and Reefs
New Zealand Ceremony, reefs and Chunk Bair
Turkish Ceremony
After the Dawn Service at ANZAC Cove, the podium and the reefs
Cemataries along the walk to Chunk Bair
The photos below are of the Dawn Service at ANZAC Cove
Turkish Ceremony
After the Dawn Service at ANZAC Cove, the podium and the reefs
Cemataries along the walk to Chunk Bair
The photos below are of the Dawn Service at ANZAC Cove
At 5am the introduction started with a piece of music composed just for the event as names and dates of soldiers who died went accross the screens, we observed a minutes silence, then the service started. It was hosted by Judy Bailey. We had a speach via video from Oz, NZ and Turkish pri ministers. Winston Peters spoke as did someone from OZ and Turkey. The service was a great experience. We then walked the 2-3km to Lone Pine, and left our Australian friends there, then continued on for another 3.3km to Chunk Bair for the NZ service. On the way we passed the beginning of he Turkish ceremoney and walked past Ari Bruni Beach, Shrapnel Valley and Cell Green cemetaries. We waited on the dusty ground in our sleeping bag and got an hours sleep before the service started. This was again led by Judy Bailey and Winston Peters spoke, each country laid a wreath. This service started at 12.30 and was finished by 1.15pm. By 2.30pm we were back on the bus headed on our 5 hour ride back to Istanbul. Needless to say we slept most of the way back home. We had a shower, then headed out the the Fish Market in Beyoglu for dinner. We where more than ready for bed by 1am.
