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diff --git a/public/armenian-heritage-trip/cappadocia.html b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/cappadocia.html index a38ab97..4b87649 100644 --- a/public/armenian-heritage-trip/cappadocia.html +++ b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/cappadocia.html @@ -33,8 +33,7 @@ When the view is clear, it is obvious that the mountain is a volcano that has er alt="" width="100%"> A view of of Mount Ericyes from the Kayseri side. -[COORDINATES]<br> - +<br> <h3>Lunch at Sivas</h3> @@ -50,7 +49,24 @@ There are no parking meters, but individual workers make it their business to ta width="100%"> Blaise poses in front of a hotel in central Sivas. Sivas was the birthplace of St. Blaise, Blaise's namesake. -[COORDINATES]<br> +<br> + +<h3>Cappadocia overview</h3> + +<p> +Pronounced "cap a dough sha". +</p> + +<p> +Cappadocia, a semi-arid region in central Turkey, is known for its distinctive “fairy chimneys,” tall, cone-shaped rock formations clustered in Monks Valley, Göreme and elsewhere. +Other notables sites include Bronze Age homes carved into valley walls by troglodytes (cave dwellers) and later used as refuges by early Christians. +The 100m-deep Ihlara Canyon houses numerous rock-face churches. +</p> + +<p> +Although the travelers have no relatives in this area, they decided to visit Cappadocia anyway to take in the amazing geology. +It was well worth the visit. +</p> <h3>night in Gorome</h3> @@ -65,11 +81,11 @@ Gorome is a rock city with many buildings built into the walls and pillars width="100%"> An example hotel in Gorome. Many hotels are built right into the rock walls and pillars that surround the town. -[COORDINATES]<br> +<br> <p> Initially there was some confusion about which hotel was correct, as there are many hotels whose names contain some combination of "cave" and "suite". -The travelers stayed in the Ottoman Cave Suite hotels, which was right at the center of Gorome and afforded wonderful views of the surrounding town during sunset. +The travelers stayed in the <a href=http://www.ottomancavesuites.com>Ottoman Cave Suite</a> hotels, which was right at the center of Gorome and afforded wonderful views of the surrounding town during sunset. They had a honeymoon suite on the top floor, with a personal hot tub and a wonderful view of the surrounding city. The travelers watched the sun set from the roof of their hotel. </p> @@ -78,24 +94,31 @@ The travelers watched the sun set from the roof of their hotel. alt="" width="100%"> View from inside the hotel room. -[COORDINATES]<br> +<br> <br> <img src="cappadocia/gorome-sunset.jpg" alt="" width="100%"> Sun setting over gorome, as viewed from the hotel roof. -[COORDINATES]<br> +<br> <br> <img src="cappadocia/sunset-selfie.jpg" alt="" width="100%"> Jim, Nancy, and Blaise enjoying the sunset. -[COORDINATES]<br> +<br> +<br> + +<img src="cappadocia/night-castle.jpg" + alt="" + width="100%"> +The nearby castle at night, as viewed from the hotel. +<br> <p> -After unpacking and watching the sunset, the travelers enjoyed a nice chinese dinner at ????? restraunt. +After unpacking and watching the sunset, the travelers enjoyed a nice Chinese dinner at a local restaurant. </p> <hr> @@ -111,20 +134,26 @@ The sunrise was also fantastic as viewed from the hotel roof. alt="" width="100%"> Sun rising over Gorome, as viewed from the hotel roof. -[COORDINATES]<br> +<br> <br> <img src="cappadocia/sunrise-blaise.jpg" alt="" width="100%"> Blaise poses on the hotel roof during the sunrise. -[COORDINATES]<br> +<br> <p> During breakfast, the travelers finally tried the talum from Kemah. One of the hotel empoyees shared her own talum, which is made with "black seed" (cumin) </p> +<figure> + <img src="cappadocia/breakfast.jpg"> + <figcaption>Breakfast at Ottoman Cave Suite. + Note the talum on the table with Nancy and Blaise.</figcaption> +</figure> + <h2>hike</h2> <p> @@ -137,36 +166,36 @@ Ultimately, they arrived at Çavuşin. width="100%"> A tree near sunset point that has been decorated with "evil eyes". This symbol was common throughout the region. -[COORDINATES]<br> +<br> <br> <img src="cappadocia/red-valley-blaise.jpg" alt="" width="100%"> Blaise poses at the entrance to the red valley. -[COORDINATES]<br> +<br> <br> <img src="cappadocia/nancy-doorway.jpg" alt="" width="100%"> -Nancy poses near the door of one of the carved dwellings. +Nancy poses near the door of one of the carved churches. Note how thick the walls were made. -[COORDINATES]<br> +<br> <br> <img src="cappadocia/red-valley-painting.jpg" alt="" width="100%"> View inside of one of the carved dwellings, showing painted roof detail. -[COORDINATES]<br> +<br> <br> <img src="cappadocia/red-valley-nancy.jpg" alt="" width="100%"> Nancy sits at the entrance to one of the red valley dwellings. -[COORDINATES]<br> +<br> <p> At some point, the travelers hopped from the Red Valley to Rose Valley. @@ -177,35 +206,35 @@ Rose valley contained many amazing carved rock structures. alt="" width="100%"> Rose valley rock formations. -[COORDINATES]<br> +<br> <br> <img src="cappadocia/rose-valley-nancy-jim.jpg" alt="" width="100%"> Nancy and jim pose at the entrance to Rose Valley. -[COORDINATES]<br> +<br> <br> <img src="cappadocia/nancy-bridge.jpg" alt="" width="100%"> Nancy stands on the bridge into column church. -[COORDINATES]<br> +<br> <br> <img src="cappadocia/column.jpg" alt="" width="100%"> Column church, interior. -[COORDINATES]<br> +<br> <br> <img src="cappadocia/blaise-carvings.jpg" alt="" width="100%"> Blaise poses in front of some carved structures in Rose Valley. -[COORDINATES]<br> +<br> <p> Foolishly, the travelers forgot water and food. @@ -217,31 +246,40 @@ This cafe was located right under cross church, and the view into Rose Valley wa alt="" width="100%"> Painting within cross church, next to StarBox. -[COORDINATES]<br> +<br> <p> -Taxi back to Hotel. +The travelers ultimately exited the valleys in a nearby town, and were able to catch a taxi back to their hotel. </p> <h2>Castle</h2> -Drove to Castle. +<p> +As a last activity, the travelers visited the local castle. +They ate lunch near the top. +The view was amazing, even though it was raining that day. +Nancy and Blaise paid 9 TL each to go to the top of the castle. +It was a fairly tourist-centered area, but not many visitors were there. +Their were camel rides available. +</p> -Lunch near top. <img src="cappadocia/lunch.jpg" alt="" width="100%"> Lunch. -[COORDINATES]<br> - - -Saw camels. - -View. 9 TL to enter. +<br> +<br> -Raining that day. +<figure> + <img src="cappadocia/blaise-castle.jpg"> + <figcaption>Blaise poses on top of the castle.</figcaption> +</figure> +<figure> + <img src="cappadocia/camel.jpg"> + <figcaption>Jim shows us a local camel.</figcaption> +</figure> </body> diff --git a/public/armenian-heritage-trip/cappadocia/blaise-castle.jpg b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/cappadocia/blaise-castle.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..8ffe8c2 --- /dev/null +++ b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/cappadocia/blaise-castle.jpg diff --git a/public/armenian-heritage-trip/cappadocia/breakfast.jpg b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/cappadocia/breakfast.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..f3d6980 --- /dev/null +++ b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/cappadocia/breakfast.jpg diff --git a/public/armenian-heritage-trip/cappadocia/camel.jpg b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/cappadocia/camel.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..2ad381d --- /dev/null +++ b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/cappadocia/camel.jpg diff --git a/public/armenian-heritage-trip/cappadocia/night-castle.jpg b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/cappadocia/night-castle.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..b51df17 --- /dev/null +++ b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/cappadocia/night-castle.jpg |