1. By Harriet Tucker

2. ‘Merhaba’ (That means ‘Hello’)! Here is a map of Turkey
Turkey is in both Europe and Asia. It is one of the most earthquake prone areas in the world!

3. Using Google Maps, we found out how long it would take to get to Ankara Citadel from Lanner School. It would take 41 hours by car, or twelve hours if we flew from Newquay.

4. Turkish Words

5. Turkish Numbers

6. Here are some famous Turkish foods and drinks
Here are some famous Turkish foods and drinks. Have you tried any of them?
Kebab
Falafel
Turkish kebabs, Turkish Delight, Falafel, Simit, Tea & Baklava
Simit
Baklava

7. Mummy and I made Turkish Delight for you all to try
Mummy and I made Turkish Delight for you all to try. This was the recipe we used.

8. Whilst you try it, here is the Turkish National Anthem:

9. Pictures of Turkey Turkey is a very famous holiday destination
Pictures of Turkey Turkey is a very famous holiday destination. Here is one of Turkey’s beautiful beaches:
Marmaris in Turkey
Marmaris

10. Turkey is full of ancient architecture…
Ephesus Library
Ephesus Library

11. Mountains….
Mount Ararat

12. And incredible natural beauty like these hot springs at Pamukkale.

13. Turkish things I have collected from family and friends: My Aunty Jo lived in turkey for a couple of years. She lent me these postcards of Mosaics which are pictures made from small tiles:

14. I had a go at making my own mosaic coaster – it was very tricky!

15. This is a bag from a Jewellers. ‘Yilmaz’ Means ‘Silver’ in Turkish

16. This purse was made in an orphanage in a small village in Turkey

17. This is a necklace which we think shows an ancient Turkish soldier

18. This is old Turkish Lira. The 5000 Lira note is worth less than 1p!

19. This bag is made out of a traditional Turkish cloth
This bag is made out of a traditional Turkish cloth. Each Village has its own design and it is used for very special things, like…..

20. Daddy’s Friend Sarah’s Wedding dress! Here she is on her wedding day

21. And here is Sarah having Henna put on her hands before her wedding day
And here is Sarah having Henna put on her hands before her wedding day. Henna stains skin red and it is usually painted in a pretty pattern

22. In Turkey, everyone has one of these eyes which are supposed to protect you from evil. They are called a ‘Nazar Boncuk’.

23. ‘Sagol’ (that means ‘thanks’) for watching my slideshow