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Rose Valley Hike through the Valley of the Fairy Chimneys
February 28, 2008
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Hiking in the Rose ValleyOur final activity that day (we really pack them in) was a guided hike through the Rose Valley offered by the hotel. Little did we know what we were getting into.…
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Underground Cities of Derinkuyu and Kaymakli
February 28, 2008
Kaymakli Undeground CityNext up was the underground cities of Derinkuyu and Kaymakli. This is not for the claustrophobic! These underground cities span up to 8 floors underground, with windy tunnels leading through them.…
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Capadoccia Cave Hotel: Kelebek Pension, one of our favorite hotels
February 28, 2008
Kelebek Hotel, GoremeWe stayed in the Kelebek Pension (271 25 31) . It’s about a 10 minute walk uphill from the otogar. For US$15, we stayed in a “fairy chimney room”.…
Continue Reading →Getting to Capadoccia and Goreme by bus from Kusadasi / Pamukkale
February 28, 2008
We arrived after a very long bus ride from Denizli (close to Pamukkale). We were told at the Denizli otogar that we couldn’t make it to Goreme in one day – but we guessed that was mainly because there were no bus companies that operated direct buses from Denizli.…
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Goreme Open Air Museum and the Dark Church
February 28, 2008
Goreme Open Air MuseumThe first thing we visited in the morning was the Goreme Open Air Museum, which is a collection of ancient cave dwellings just outside the main town (2 km, and a beautiful walk!) It is best to get there early in the morning, before the tour buses.…
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Capadoccia and Goreme, Introduction
February 28, 2008
The Valley of the Fairy ChimneysCapadoccia is one of our fondest memories of Turkey. “The Valley of Fairy Chimneys” is truly like something out of a dream – it’s hard to believe you’re really seeing it.…
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Pamukkale (or Hierapolis) – thermal springs
February 28, 2008
PamukkaleThis area is known for thermal springs, whose calcerous salt runoff has left vast white basins carved into the mountain. It’s hard to describe in words. The hot springs were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. …
Continue Reading →Managing the summer heat and carrying water in Ephesus, Turkey
February 28, 2008
It’s pretty warm and there is not much shade – although we were able to hide behind some walls for shade. However, there’s no need to weigh yourself down with gallons of water – there are snack stands spread throughout the site!…
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Guides around Ephesus – Do it alone!
February 28, 2008
Ephesus, close to KusadasiWhen you approach the site, many guides will offer to tour you around. We took the advice of our guidebook and passed on their offer, and we are glad we did.…
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