Today we began our day in the Cappadocia area which is most unique and sometimes called the land of the fairy chimneys. Ten million years ago volcanoes erupted and covered the plateaus. It left a white soft stone comprised of lava, ash and mud. Cone like stone formations with boulders perched miraculously on top, cover the region. Five of the group got up at 4am to hot balloon it over the area. They all agreed it was a magnificent sight. Brian & I gave it a miss preferring the sleep-in. As this stone is soft, inhabitants of the area carved out houses, churches and small villages that survive today. We went to a Christian cave village which still has the frescos on the church walls and ceilings dating back to 12th century. There were many tour
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