Tag Archives: turkey

Back in the still intact UK

Posted on September 20, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Home from Turkey yesterday, having followed the Scotland independence vote on the way home.  I’m not risking any political comment on this blog, but I guess I’m glad it was a ‘no’ – I’m British rather than English.  But I … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 17 September 2014

Posted on September 18, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

I’m somewhere in the wilds of Turkey as you read this, but here are a couple of scenic views from a year ago to show just how good the countryside is, and what the roads can do to a Land Rover … Continue reading →

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Turkey: High-speed train breaks down on first day

Posted on August 5, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Another BBC contribution: Turkey’s first high-speed train has broken down just a few hours after the prime minister inaugurated it in a glowing speech about the country’s technical prowess, it’s been reported. The glitch happened when a dislocated contact wire … Continue reading →

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