They walked from the bus at Ali Bey,

Full of confidence and Aussie spirit

Many not tested on the World battle front

They hit the red clay, many had not seen before

Advancing proudly behind the Aussie flag.

They fought ferociously as Aussies do to the death

Many a purple heart issued to the wounded

Both on the court or at the water slides.

Even during fierce battle the Aussies remembered

Their fallen allies who died on these soils, in the ANZAC tradition of Gallipoli.

A moving commemorative Dawn Service held at the water’s edge

On the sands of Ali Bey at Belek and Manavgat, presided over by our leaders Simon Arms and Wayne Pascoe, very respectful and moving speeches.

Reserves were called up for the Second week, led by a multiple medal-winning veteran known affectionately as "Lizzie" by her comrades.

Many a medal was won, many a battle was lost, but friendships between teams and other countries were built and maintained.

Exchanged gifts and the odd quiet drink after battle is a tradition that hopefully will live on forever.

After two solid weeks reporting and suffering the same hardships as the troops.