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Kayseri & Develi

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2019-09-25 Wednesday

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Traveling Cappadocia to Kayseri

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-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. -

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first night in Kayseri

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-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. -

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-One of the rooms in Setenonu 1892 Hotel. -[38.716 N, 35.485 E]
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-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]
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2019-09-26 Thursday

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traveling Kayseri to Develi

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-The travelers enjoyed a wonderful drive over Mt Erciyes from Kayseri to Develi. -They met their guide (Selim Akdoğan) at the entrance of town. -

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Armenian vineyards

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-The traveler's ancestors that lived in Develi had the surname Torosian. -This corresponds to the Toros mountain range, which pass through Develi. -

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-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. -

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-Valley in Develi, showing signs of terracing. -[38.392 N, 35.502 E]
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old fountain

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-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. -

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-old fountain, now a swimming pool. -[38.387 n, 35.501 e]
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ruins of St. Trovos

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-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. -

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-Ruined wall of St. Trovos church. -Left to right: unknown local man, Selim, Nancy, Jim. -[38.387 N, 35.496 E]
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municipality office

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-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 acting director of culture and social affairs. -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. -

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-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. -

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-Districts of Develi.
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Fenesse

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-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. -

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-A sign points the way to Fenesse. -[38.391 N, 35.492 E]
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-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. -

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-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]
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-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]
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-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. -

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