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    Kusadasi

    Arrived in Kusadasi, Turkey at 7am. This is a resort town on the Aegean coast. Population is about 180,000 with many foreigners who have bought houses here since the government relaxed restrictions on purchasing. An overcast day with a few showers and temp around 20C. Majority of the tours from here go to the nearby…

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    Lesbos

    Arrived at anchor off Mytilene (Mitilini) on the Greek Aegean island of Lesbos (Lesvos) at 9am Monday Oct 20th. This is the 3rd largest Greek island just off the coast of Turkey. A poor island with a decreasing population. Went off on a bus tour to 2 local churches with our guide Christina. Drove south…

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    Kavala

    Kavala is mainland northern Greece, population 57000. We arrived at 12:30 on Saturday Oct 18th. There is a castle overlooking the town. Weather was overcast and around 20C. At 1:30pm went off on a bus tour to Xanthi about 50km away. We were on grey bus #12. Our tour guide, Chryssa was a young lady…

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    Istanbul

    Arrived Istanbul (Byzantium, Constantinople) at 17:15 on Thursday October 16th. Staying at Intercontinental Hotel. An overcast evening around 20C. Walked out in the evening to nearby Taksim Square with the prominent mosque. Carried on walking down the busy pedestrian Istiklal Street with the shops, restaurants, historic buildings. Out walking again next morning across Taksim Square…

  • How much fabric do you actually need

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  • The different types of thread and why it matters

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  • How to properly care for wool

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  • Upcycle the clothes you already own

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  • Designing runway looks

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  • Crocheting and knitting are two different things

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  • Knowing how to sew vs. knowing how to change a tire

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