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diff --git a/memories/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi.html b/memories/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..498716c --- /dev/null +++ b/memories/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi.html @@ -0,0 +1,254 @@ +<!DOCTYPE html> +<meta name="viewport" content="width=80ch, initial-scale=1.0, user-scalable=no"> +<html> +<head> + <meta charset="utf-8"> + <title>Kayseri & Develi</title> + <link rel="stylesheet" href="../style.css"> +</head> +<body> + +<h1>Kayseri & Develi</h1> + +Part of the <a href="../armenian-heritage-trip.html">Armenian heritage trip memory.</a> + +<hr> +<h2 id=2019-09-25><a href=#2019-09-25>2019-09-25 Wednesday</a></h2> + +<h3>Traveling Cappadocia to Kayseri</h3> + +<p> +The travelers drove from Cappadocia to Kayseri. +It rained hard, revealing that their rental vehicle had bad wipers. +There wasn't much traffic, but Google routed them strangely including a trip through Kayseri's industrial district. +</p> + +<h3>first night in Kayseri</h3> + +<p> +In Kayseri the travelers stayed in Setenonu 1892 Hotel, a very fancy hotel in the center of the city. +They had two rooms, with three beds this time. +Nancy used the very fancy hotel bathroom for her laundry, a humorous juxtaposition. +After settling in, the travelers had a quick dinner within walking distance. +The waiter and restaurant owner spoke no english. +It continued to rain very hard. +</p> + +<img src="kayseri-develi/hotel-beds.jpg" + alt="" + width="100%"> +One of the rooms in Setenonu 1892 Hotel. +[38.716 N, 35.485 E] <br> +<br> + +<img src="kayseri-develi/hotel-laundry.jpg" + alt="" + width="100%"> +Nancy does her laundry in the hotel bathroom. +Note the use of suction cups to attach to the marble walls. +[38.716 N, 35.485 E] <br> +<br> + +<hr> +<h2 id=2019-09-26><a href=#2019-09-26>2019-09-26 Thursday</a></h2> + +<h3>traveling Kayseri to Develi</h3> + +<p> +The travelers enjoyed a wonderful drive over Mt Erciyes from Kayseri to Develi. +They met their guide (Selim Akdoğan) at the entrance of town. +</p> + +<h3>Armenian vineyards</h3> + +<p> +The traveler's ancestors that lived in Develi had the surname Torosian. +This corresponds to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurus_Mountains">Toros mountain range</a>, which pass through Develi. +</p> + +<p> +The Torosians were, in part, vineyard owners. +There are no longer vineyards in Develi, but the same valley described in Nancy's notes still has visible terracing from those days. +The entire area was clearly farmed in the past. +The guide Selim remembered the time when there were vineyards from his own childhood. +</p> + +<img src="kayseri-develi/terracing.jpg" + alt="" + width="100%"> +Valley in Develi, showing signs of terracing. +[38.392 N, 35.502 E] <br> + +<h3>old fountain</h3> + +<p> +Nancy's notes contained references of a fountain, where spring water would emerge with great force. +This old fountain has been converted into a swimming pool. +There are many springs around Develi, which lead to a "ground irrigated" effect and relatively fertile soil. +</p> + +<img src="kayseri-develi/pool.jpg" + alt="" + width="100%"> +old fountain, now a swimming pool. +[38.387 n, 35.501 e] <br> + +<h3>ruins of St. Trovos</h3> + +<p> +The guide Selim showed the travelers where the ruins of St. Trovos were. +This is likely where the Torosians would have attended church. +It has now been made into a childrens playground, with only one wall of the church still standing. +</p> + +<img src="kayseri-develi/trovos.jpg" + alt="" + width="100%"> +Ruined wall of St. Trovos church. +Left to right: unknown local man, Selim, Nancy, Jim. +[38.387 N, 35.496 E] <br> + +<h3>municipality office</h3> + +<p> +Selim was kind enough to introduce the travelers to the municipality officials at the head office of Develi. +These are the locally elected government officials. +The travelers were introduced to the acting mayor, and the <a href="https://www.develi.bel.tr/birimlerimiz/kultur-ve-sosyal-isler-mudurlugu">acting director of culture and social affairs</a>. +These officials were very accommodating, seeing that all needs were taken care of. +They even vacuum packed the goat cheese (Tulum) that the travelers were still carrying from Kemeryaka. +The culture and social affairs director (Ali Orhan), stayed with the travelers for the remainder of their visit. +</p> + +<p> +All enjoyed a discussion of Torosian property and Develi history. +A map showing the various districts of Develi hung on the wall. +The Torosian family lived in the Fenesse district. +The Everek district was close by, but separated by Turkish occupied land. +</p> + +<img src="kayseri-develi/districts.jpg" + alt="" + width="100%"> +Districts of Develi. <br> + +<h3>Fenesse</h3> + +NO ACTUALLY EVEREK + +<p> +After meeting the municpality officials, the travlers, guide Selim, and cultural affairs director Ali headed out to take a walking tour of Fenesse. +This is the district where the Torosians lived. +</p> + +<img src="kayseri-develi/fenesse-sign.jpg" + alt="" + width="100%"> +A sign points the way to Fenesse. +[38.391 N, 35.492 E] <br> + +<p> +A school near the town center was serving a special "noah soup", celebrating the date when the biblical arc made ground. +Nancy was of great interest to the local students as a professor from America. +All gathered around to try out their ability to speak english. +</p> + +<img src="kayseri-develi/soup.jpg" + alt="" + width="100%"> +Travelers enjoy "noah soup". +Foreground left to right, acting mayor, local government man, Ali, Selim, Jim. +Note very large soup bowl on table. +[38.387 N, 35.492 E] <br> +<br> + +<img src="kayseri-develi/nancy-students.jpg" + alt="" + width="100%"> +Students gather around Nancy. +All are interested to hear and speak English. +Students asked if Americans learn about Turkey. +[38.387 N, 35.492 E] <br> + +<p> +Along the walking tour of Fenesse, the travelers meet a local family making grape syrup on the street. +They share their creation, which tasted very sweet with unusual undertones. +</p> + +<img src="kayseri-develi/honey1.jpg" + alt="" + width="100%"> +<img src="kayseri-develi/honey2.jpg" + alt="" + width="100%"> +<img src="kayseri-develi/honey3.jpg" + alt="" + width="100%"> +Locals reduce grapes into a rich honey. +[38.383 N, 35.491 E] <br> + +<p> +They visited many old buildings. +</p> + +<img src="kayseri-develi/fenesse-building.jpg" + alt="" + width="100%"> +Typical old building in Fenesse. +Many of these buildings were around even when Armenians occupied this area. +[38.383 N, 35.490 E] <br> +<br> + +<p> +There were also local people knocking down walnuts from trees. +The freshly harvested walnuts had a strong flavor. +</p> + +<img src="kayseri-develi/walnuts.gif" + alt="" + width="100%"> +Locals use a long stick to harvest from a walnut tree. <br> + +<h3>lunch</h3> + +<h3>Everek</h3> + +old church now mosque + +house owned by Bedrosians + +<h3>upper Develi</h3> + +tomb of ??? + +second oldest mosque + +cross mountain + +turkish millitary memorials + +<h3>saying goodbye</h3> + +turkish coffee + +returned cheese + +exchanged contact information + +<h3>back to Kayseri, dinner</h3> + +sampled types of Manti + +<hr> +<h2 id=2019-09-27><a href=#2019-09-27>2019-09-27 Friday</a></h2> + +Casual day exploring Kayseri. + +<hr> +<h2 id=2019-09-28><a href=#2019-09-28>2019-09-28 Saturday</a></h2> + +Nancy and Blaise back to USA. + +James to Istanbul until Monday. + +</body> +</html> |