Pigeon Valley - South east of Ankara and almost in the center of Turkey lies the Cappadocia region. It is famous for its fantastic natural rock formations of its valleys. |
Derinkuya - This underground city is one of many that people carved out of the volcanic stone. Since 4th century, it provided shelter and protection during the many sieges. |
Ihlara Valley - In addition to underground cities, people also carved churches and monateries out of the rock. This remote canyon is full of carved and painted Byzantine Churches as shown in rock in background. |
May the force be with you! This one is for you Aunt Mary...my Luke Skywalker pose! Star Wars was filmed here! |
Karavanseri - This was a major stop along the Silk Road. to China. Pictured here is the entrance to the market where goods could be traded and camels could rest. |
Karavanseri - Inside the market area. Huge! |
Sunset Valley - Tourist shops. Fairy Chimneys in background. |
Sunset Valley - Lets check out a cave! People also carved houses and fortresses. Today, there are hotels and restaurants too! |
Sunset Valley - View at sunset. |
Sunset Valley - Having fun! |
Goreme Valley - Doug outside magnificent church preserved in Open Air Museum. |
Goreme Valley - Doug is little spot in this picture. Open Air Museum. |
Goreme Valley - Indigo Carpets What would a trip to Turkey be without a carpet purchase? We bought this beautiful Prayer rug. It is 40-50 years old. |
If you are going to ship one, you might as well ship two, right?! When you come over for cocktails, this carpet will dazzle you! It is 40-50 years old too! |
Indigo Carpets. A congratulatory hug from Ruth Lockwood of Indigo Carpets. We bonded over the Aussie - French World Rugby Match as Ruth is from Down Under. She spent 4 hours educating us on carpets and coached us to buying these. I have nicknamed her "Ruth, Purveyor of Truth!"given her fabulous selling style. |