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-<p> -Along the way, the travelers saw an excelent view of Mount Ericyes from the Kayseri side. -When the view is clear, it is obvious that the mountain is a volcano that has erupted before. -</p> - -<img src="volcano.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -A view of of Mount Ericyes from the Kayseri side. -<br> - -<h3>Lunch at Sivas</h3> - -<p> -Nancy, Jim, and Blaise stopped at the city of Sivas for lunch. -This was the birthplace of St. Blaise. -Sivas is a large city with a complex network of busy roads. -There are no parking meters, but individual workers make it their business to take a fee from each car that parks for more than one hour. -</p> - -<img src="blaise-sivas.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Blaise poses in front of a hotel in central Sivas. -Sivas was the birthplace of St. Blaise, Blaise's namesake. -<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 Goreme</h3> - -<p> -The travelers arrived in Cappadocia late afternoon, just before sunset. -They stayed in the town of Goreme, at the center of the Cappadocia region. -Goreme is a rock city with many buildings built into the rock walls and pillars -</p> - -<img src="gorome-hotel.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -An example hotel in Goreme. -<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 <a href=http://www.ottomancavesuites.com>Ottoman Cave Suite</a> hotels, which was right at the center of Goreme 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> - -<img src="hotel-windows.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -View from inside the hotel room. -<br> -<br> - -<img src="gorome-sunset.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Sun setting over gorome, as viewed from the hotel roof. -<br> -<br> - -<img src="sunset-selfie.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Jim, Nancy, and Blaise enjoying the sunset. -<br> -<br> - -<img src="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 a local restaurant. -</p> - -<hr> -<h2 id=2019-09-25><a href=#2019-09-25>2019-09-25 Wednesday</a></h2> - -<h2>waking up</h2> - -<p> -The sunrise was also fantastic as viewed from the hotel roof. -</p> - -<img src="sunrise.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Sun rising over Goreme, as viewed from the hotel roof. -<br> -<br> - -<img src="sunrise-blaise.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Blaise poses on the hotel roof during the sunrise. -<br> - -<p> -During breakfast, the travelers finally tried the tulum from Kemah. -One of the hotel empoyees shared her own tulum, which is made with "black seed" (cumin) -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="breakfast.jpg"> - <figcaption>Breakfast at Ottoman Cave Suite. - Note the tulum on the table with Nancy and Blaise.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<h2>hike</h2> - -<p> -The travelers took a taxi to the top of the ridge (sun set point) and meandered their way down through the valleys and caves of Cappadocia. -Ultimately, they arrived at Çavuşin. -</p> - -<img src="eye-tree.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -A tree near sunset point that has been decorated with "evil eyes". -This symbol was common throughout the region. -<br> -<br> - -<img src="red-valley-blaise.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Blaise poses at the entrance to the red valley. -<br> -<br> - -<img src="nancy-doorway.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Nancy poses near the door of one of the carved churches. -Note how thick the walls were made. -<br> -<br> - -<img src="red-valley-painting.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -View inside Kizilcukur Church, showing painted roof detail. -<br> -<br> - -<img src="red-valley-nancy.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Nancy sits at the entrance to one of the red valley dwellings. -<br> - -<p> -At some point, the travelers hopped from the Red Valley to Rose Valley. -Rose valley contained many amazing carved rock structures. -</p> - -<img src="rose-valley.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Rose valley rock formations. -<br> -<br> - -<img src="rose-valley-nancy-jim.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Nancy and jim pose at the entrance to Rose Valley. -<br> -<br> - -<img src="nancy-bridge.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Nancy stands on the bridge into column church. -<br> -<br> - -<img src="column.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Column church, interior. -<br> -<br> - -<img src="blaise-carvings.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Blaise poses in front of some carved structures in Rose Valley. -<br> - -<p> -Foolishly, the travelers forgot water and food. -They were happy to discover an oasis cafe "StarBox" which offered refreshing fruit juice and water. -This cafe was located right under cross church, and the view into Rose Valley was amazing. -</p> - -<img src="cross-church-painting.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Painting within cross church, next to StarBox. -<br> - -<p> -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> - -<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> - - -<img src="lunch.jpg" - alt="" - width="100%"> -Lunch. -<br> -<br> - -<figure> - <img src="blaise-castle.jpg"> - <figcaption>Blaise poses on top of the castle.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="camel.jpg"> - <figcaption>Jim shows us a local camel.</figcaption> -</figure> - - -</body> -</html> |