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Cappadocia: A Land of Wonders
Early Morning Departure to Cappadocia
Today, we woke up very early to travel to another city. Our destination: Cappadocia. We flew with Pegasus Airline, which offered affordable prices. However, the flight departed from Sabiha Airport on the Asian side of Turkey and arrived at Kayseri Airport. From there, we had to take a one-hour car ride to our final destination. We had arranged transportation with the hotel beforehand, which cost 25 TL per person. The driver met us at the airport with a sign displaying our names and drove us directly to the hotel entrance.
Upon arriving in Cappadocia, the first impression was a stark contrast to Istanbul. The climate and landscape were entirely different, almost as if we had entered a different country. Cappadocia is characterized by its abundance of volcanic rock formations and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cappadocia: A Land of Natural Beauty, Architectural Wonders, and Hot Air Balloons
Cappadocia is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, unique architecture, and, of course, its iconic hot air balloon rides at sunrise. The region boasts a fascinating history, shaped by its distinctive geography. Surrounded by diverse rock formations, the ancient inhabitants ingeniously carved these volcanic stones into dwellings, churches, and even underground cities.
These subterranean settlements, often multi-layered, served as safe havens from invaders. They provided living quarters, storage for wine, and even stables for animals, showcasing the remarkable ingenuity and resilience of the Cappadocian people.
This photo was taken from the front of the hotel. Most hotels in Cappadocia are cave-like.
The hotel we stayed at had two dogs, but when we went there were more than that because the two dogs gave birth to many puppies. They were very cute.
With bangs, please....
Breastfeeding is a beautiful and loving act.
View from the accommodation.
On the hotel terrace.
After leaving our luggage at the hotel, we headed to our first destination, the Open Air Museum.
The entrance fee is 30 TL, which is an open-air space. It is extremely hot, so it is recommended to take a taxi instead of walking. Before going, we read that it was possible to walk there, so we walked on the way there… It was unbearable. We almost died. It was very painful. It may be because the weather was very hot and the sun was scorching. It is quite far away. On the way back, we hailed a taxi and went back. We were really exhausted. The taxi fare was around 20 TL.
On the way to the Open Air Museum.
I met baby Uth too, but if anyone wants to take a picture, they have to pay.
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Entrance fee to Open Air Museum
This area is rich in soft rock, making it easy to excavate cavities, providing a suitable shelter to evade the Easterners.
This is a church that people in the past carved into various shapes.
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Cappadocia: A Hub for Pottery and Earthenware
Cappadocia is renowned for its rich tradition of pottery and earthenware production.
The evil eye, a symbol of misfortune, is prevalent in Turkish culture and various regions worldwide, including ancient Greece and Rome, Islam, Judaism, Latin America, India, and Egypt. It is believed that the evil eye brings bad luck through its gaze, stemming from envy or greed. When someone is looked upon with envy, they are said to be cursed with misfortune. This symbol is ubiquitous, appearing in homes, jewelry, and souvenirs.
This is the Blue Evil Eye, commonly found throughout Turkey.
After finishing our walk at the Open Air Museum, we hailed a taxi back to the hotel as planned. We were too exhausted to continue walking due to the extreme heat.
After returning to the hotel, we rested for a while to prepare for the evening's ATV ride. The three-hour ride was the highlight of the day, and it was an absolute blast. Anyone visiting the area should not miss the opportunity to go ATVing. The guides lead the way, making it easy for first-timers. The terrain is hilly and bumpy, with plenty of dips and holes, so be prepared for a wild ride. Dust will be flying, so sunglasses and a thick face mask are essential.
Transportation will be provided to pick us up from the hotel and take us to the starting point of the ATV ride.
First stop.
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They took us to many places, but we didn't take many photos because of the dust. The last stop, where the ATV guide took us, was a beautiful sunset viewing point. The views were stunning, and it was a perfect way to end the day.
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