down a tunnel

Farewell Turkey, but Not Forever

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April 18th 2008
Technically I am not in Cappadocia at this moment; I am actually sitting the hotel lobby waiting to go to the airport to fly to Athens. My time in Turkey has ended, but I will be back hopefully soon in my life. Since my last entry, I have went to a natural hot springs in Pammukale and then headed out east to central Turkey in the region of Cappadocia. This area is amazing to be sure! The r ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Central Anatolia » Cappadocia

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Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... ... read more