The Peace Run returns to Turkey in one of our favourite regions - Cannakale
We begin our running in the town of Eceabat near Gallipoli
We are pursued by a cameraman
Our kind hosts in the region of Cannakale are documenting our visit
We catch the ferry that links with the Turkish island of Gokceada
Our coordinator Ondra from the Czech Republic tells us the plan for the day
At a school in Gokceada - the main village on the island
These students play football, volleyball and basketball and are learning German and English.
There are many beautiful cafes in Cannakale
Our International Executive Director finds solace in 'colouring in' books
The cafe owners hold the torch
Our next school is in Yenibademi to the north of the island
Our Bulgarian runner gives the children some clues as to which nation he is from
These beautiful origami birds are gifts to the Turkish children from children in Russia
Tea-time at school
Our final run for the day leads us towards Zeytinlikoy
Up the hill ....
Into the tiny old Greek village
The interviewer points out that 100 years ago Salil's countrymen (Salil is from Australia) came here to Gallipoli to fight with the Turks and now he is coming here to bring a message of Peace. Salil remarks that now we are seeing how much humanity cherishes Peace and Friendship - and how forgiveness and oneness have prevailed.
Running on the ragged rocks.
A quiet moment in the evening to contemplate the week ahead
And a feast fit for a king!
A wonderful end to a glorious day
