Cappadocia

Cappadocia

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August 5th 2011

Published: December 2nd 2011

Spent 4 days in the Central Anatolian region of Cappadocia right in the middle of Turkey. The area is famous for the formation of fairy chimneys and is very beautiful. Göreme The touristy heart of Cappadocia was kind of a shock after 10 days in relatively traveler free Eastern Turkey. I saw more tourists in the first hour in Göreme than I did during the previous 10 days. 1 US$ ≈ 1.75 Turkis... Read Full Entry

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Zelve

Uçhisar Kalesi

Looking out from Uçhisar Kalesi

Uçhisar

Kapadokya

Same spelling in English and Turkish for Viagra. I think those were apricots for which Turkey is renowned.

Uçhisar

Erciyes Dağı at sunset

Sunset

Mosque in Avanos

On the Red River, Turkey's longest.

Avanos

Lots of pottery shards.

Gillete's got nothing on this dude

I think it was cheaper to take the bus to Avanos and back for a shave than to pay for just the shave in the total gyp town of Göreme. Actually might have preferred to stay in Avanos as everything in Cappadocia is accessible from all the area's towns.

2nd December 2011

sharonna
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Wow how beautifull, love your pictures. Keep on travelling!! Your Monado, bunaken sister

24th February 2012

jacqui
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Fantastic photos! We are planning a trip to Cappadocia from Side in March, will certainly take note of your recommendations. Thanks.....Jacqui

14th July 2013

rantt
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Cappadocia
wow... they are beautiful. I will go in August, will take notes from your TR, thanks a lot. How can I- solo woman traveler- join this Green Tour, would love to know :-)

15th July 2013

povertyjetset
Jon W

Cappadocia Green Tour
Easy - just ask at your hotel or any tour operator. But do shop around as prices vary and try to get on a tour with not more than 10 people if possible. Unfortunately, Yuksel is no longer around so I can't recommend him for help in setting up tours.

21st July 2013

rantt
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Yuksel htl
Thanks for the suggestion. I was wondering is this the Yuksel hotel, you had mentioned in your TR. Cappadocia Yuksel Hotel Adnan Menderes Cad No :10, 50180 Goreme

24th July 2013

povertyjetset
Jon W

Not sure if that's the same hotel.

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