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diff --git a/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi.html b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi.html index e1a8612..fec839a 100644 --- a/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi.html +++ b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi.html @@ -56,9 +56,32 @@ Note the use of suction cups to attach to the marble walls. <p> The travelers enjoyed a wonderful drive over Mt Erciyes from Kayseri to Develi. +One of the small pieces of information remembered by Nancy is that, although the family lived closer to Kayseri, they would prefer to travel to Istanbul because the way to Kayseri was made so difficult by the mountain. +Although modern roads make the way easy, it was clear to the travelers why it would be difficult to travel over Mt. Erciyes in those times. +</p> + +<p> They met their guide (Selim Akdoğan) at the entrance of town. +Selim proved to be an amazing local guide. +His business care gives the following credentials and roles: B.Sc P.D. MBA CCol ASDC Economist, Scientist, Journalist, Historian, Politician, Senior Executive. +Selim has a clear love for natural life & enjoys exchanging views with everyone. +</p> + +<h3>the Torosian family</h3> + +<p> +The travelers searched Develi for evidence of the Torosian family. +This photo of Yesia was taken between 1900 when he immigrated to the US and 1908 when he was married. +As of 1933, Yesia and his wife petitioned Turkish authorities (via the US Department of State) for compensation for the loss of family real estate and properties. +Yesia claimed that his uncle Sarkis Effendi Yanuk Garabed Torosian, had bequeathed a home and vineyards to him which were described in detail. +The claim was denied but Jim and Nancy had the documents with the description of the properties. </p> +<figure> + <img src="kayseri-develi/Yesia.png"> + <figcaption>Portrait of Yesia Torosian.</figcaption> +</figure> + <h3>Armenian vineyards</h3> <p> @@ -82,7 +105,7 @@ Valley in Develi, showing signs of terracing. <h3>old fountain</h3> <p> -Nancy's notes contained references of a fountain, where spring water would emerge with great force. +Nancy's notes contained references of a fountain in Fenesse, 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> @@ -97,6 +120,7 @@ old fountain, now a swimming pool. <p> The guide Selim showed the travelers where the ruins of St. Trovos were. +This was the main Armenian church in Fenesse. 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> @@ -131,12 +155,10 @@ The Everek district was close by, but separated by Turkish occupied land. width="100%"> Districts of Develi. <br> -<h3>Fenesse</h3> - -NO ACTUALLY EVEREK +<h3>Everek</h3> <p> -After meeting the municpality officials, the travlers, guide Selim, and cultural affairs director Ali headed out to take a walking tour of Fenesse. +After meeting the municpality officials, the travlers, guide Selim, and cultural affairs director Ali headed out to take a walking tour of Everek. This is the district where the Torosians lived. </p> @@ -241,14 +263,85 @@ 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. +<h3>Armenian apostolic church</h3> + +<p> +The travelers were able to visit a local Armenian apostolic church. +This may be the only Armenian church in the wider area of Kayseri / Develi. +</p> + +<figure> + <img src="kayseri-develi/kayseri-church-exterior.jpg"> + <figcaption>Exterior of Armenian Apostolic Church.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="kayseri-develi/kayseri-church-interior.jpg"> + <figcaption>Interior of Armenian Apostolic Church.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="kayseri-develi/kayseri-church-dome.jpg"> + <figcaption>Interior of Armenian Apostolic Church, dome detail.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<h3>casual day</h3> + +<p> +The travelers split up and enjoyed a casual day of rest in Kayseri. +Nancy and Blaise went to work at on organizing notes at a local Starbucks. +Jim had fun exploring the city and enjoying amenities at a fancy hotel nearby. +The travelers enjoyed the "sights and sounds" of everyday life in Kayseri. +</p> + +<figure> + <img src="kayseri-develi/public-transportation.jpg"> + <figcaption>Kayseri public transportation was modern and efficient.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="kayseri-develi/kayseri-mall.jpg"> + <figcaption>Very fancy local mall. + Note security guard; security was clearly a big deal in Kayseri.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="kayseri-develi/kayseri-pool.jpg"> + <figcaption>High-rise indoor pool enjoyed by Jim.</figcaption> +</figure> <hr> <h2 id=2019-09-28><a href=#2019-09-28>2019-09-28 Saturday</a></h2> -Nancy and Blaise back to USA. +<h3>travel home</h3> -James to Istanbul until Monday. +<p> +All three of the travelers left Kayseri- Nancy and Blaise for the USA and Jim for a little more time in Istanbul. +After dropping off the rented car, they began the journey in the Kayseri airport +</p> + +<figure> + <img src="kayseri-develi/kayseri-airport.jpg"> + <figcaption>Kayseri airport.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="kayseri-develi/bosphorus.jpg"> + <figcaption>View of the bosphorus as Blaise flew into Istanbul. + A fitting last look at Turkey.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<p> +In Istanbul Blaise and Nancy knew that a delay (2 hours) of the flight to Chicago would pose problems in getting to our respective final destinations. +The Turkish Air folks arranged for Blaise to have a stand by status with an Am Airlines flight but he still needed to check with their office in Chicago. +Nancy did not have any options since the flight to Cedar Rapids was the last one that night. +Once Blaise and Nancy parted in Chicago, Nancy did what she could to make my flight to Cedar Rapids. +Had to go through security and get to the gate. +Poor signage confused her and she went to the gate terminal (1) rather than the security terminal (2) first. +While waiting in the security line she met a kind woman who was in the same boat. +When they both discovered that they could not get to Cedar Rapids that night, she (Jeanette Harrington) offered to let Nancy share her hotel room. +She did so and Nany was able to shower and have 3 hours of sleep before returning to O’Hare for the final flight home. +</p> </body> </html> diff --git a/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/Yesia.png b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/Yesia.png Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..1f4cea9 --- /dev/null +++ b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/Yesia.png diff --git a/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/bosphorus.jpg b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/bosphorus.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..12d2221 --- /dev/null +++ b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/bosphorus.jpg diff --git a/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/kayseri-airport.jpg b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/kayseri-airport.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..4abc003 --- /dev/null +++ b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/kayseri-airport.jpg diff --git a/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/kayseri-church-dome.jpg b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/kayseri-church-dome.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..a5cf51d --- /dev/null +++ b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/kayseri-church-dome.jpg diff --git a/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/kayseri-church-exterior.jpg b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/kayseri-church-exterior.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..3c10bd5 --- /dev/null +++ b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/kayseri-church-exterior.jpg diff --git a/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/kayseri-church-interior.jpg b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/kayseri-church-interior.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..2542635 --- /dev/null +++ b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/kayseri-church-interior.jpg diff --git a/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/kayseri-mall.jpg b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/kayseri-mall.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..6670da6 --- /dev/null +++ b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/kayseri-mall.jpg diff --git a/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/kayseri-pool.jpg b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/kayseri-pool.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..a5f9071 --- /dev/null +++ b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/kayseri-pool.jpg diff --git a/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/public-transportation.jpg b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/public-transportation.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..5e1b753 --- /dev/null +++ b/public/armenian-heritage-trip/kayseri-develi/public-transportation.jpg |
