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A Fabulous Trip to Cappadocia, Turkey Oct 20-Oct 24, 2021

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October 27th 2021
Published: November 1st 2021
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For those that have followed us over the years, you know that we enjoy exploring the country that we are in. With our birthday’s coming up we decided to plan a trip to Cappadocia, a place that had been highly recommended to us by many that have gone. First off, Cappadocia, is not a town, but a region in Turkey. It is a high plateau (1000 meters/3,280 ft) with hot dry summers and cold snowy winte... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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Entrance & Details of the CarevanseraiEntrance & Details of the Carevanserai
Entrance & Details of the Carevanserai
built on the trade route in 1249
One of the Drums Played for the Whirling DervishOne of the Drums Played for the Whirling Dervish
One of the Drums Played for the Whirling Dervish
and more of the inside of the Carevanserai
The Historical Carevanserai (inn) built in 1249 The Historical Carevanserai (inn) built in 1249
The Historical Carevanserai (inn) built in 1249
where the Dervish ceremony was held
The Whirling Dervishes Are Easy to RecognizeThe Whirling Dervishes Are Easy to Recognize
The Whirling Dervishes Are Easy to Recognize
The Black Cape is Removed The Black Cape is Removed
The Black Cape is Removed
to start his spiritual journey, arms crossed to start
The Speed of the Whirling Is MesmerizingThe Speed of the Whirling Is Mesmerizing
The Speed of the Whirling Is Mesmerizing
We Could Not Photograph During the CeremonyWe Could Not Photograph During the Ceremony
We Could Not Photograph During the Ceremony
but were given permission afterwards as they whirled
Our First Night We Stopped for Hot Local WineOur First Night We Stopped for Hot Local Wine
Our First Night We Stopped for Hot Local Wine
at this outdoor location - a cool evening but nice
Buses Stop at Hotels Picking Up Early in the Morning, Buses Stop at Hotels Picking Up Early in the Morning,
Buses Stop at Hotels Picking Up Early in the Morning,
Many gather in 1 location, then off to the balloon!
Our Balloon Is Just Starting to Be FilledOur Balloon Is Just Starting to Be Filled
Our Balloon Is Just Starting to Be Filled
while many others near by were aloft
Many Balloons Aloft While Ours Was InflatingMany Balloons Aloft While Ours Was Inflating
Many Balloons Aloft While Ours Was Inflating
still cold at 6:30AM, but beautiful to see!
The Pilot Operates 4 Burners to Go Up, Down & SpinThe Pilot Operates 4 Burners to Go Up, Down & Spin
The Pilot Operates 4 Burners to Go Up, Down & Spin
The wind does the rest!
Now in the Basket & Floating Over CappadociaNow in the Basket & Floating Over Cappadocia
Now in the Basket & Floating Over Cappadocia
with loads of other balloons - what a sight!
A Great Way to Celebrate Janice's BirthdayA Great Way to Celebrate Janice's Birthday
A Great Way to Celebrate Janice's Birthday
as Bob says it works for his as well!
We Are Able to View Many of the Cave HomesWe Are Able to View Many of the Cave Homes
We Are Able to View Many of the Cave Homes
and view the amazing topography here
Sometimes We Seemed to Get Close!Sometimes We Seemed to Get Close!
Sometimes We Seemed to Get Close!
Some Balloons Drop Down Low for a Closer Look!Some Balloons Drop Down Low for a Closer Look!
Some Balloons Drop Down Low for a Closer Look!
One Direction The Sky is Full, The Other Only OneOne Direction The Sky is Full, The Other Only One
One Direction The Sky is Full, The Other Only One
The View of the Topography with Its CavesThe View of the Topography with Its Caves
The View of the Topography with Its Caves
and Pinnacles - Spectacular
A Close Up of a Fairy Chimney from our Balloon RideA Close Up of a Fairy Chimney from our Balloon Ride
A Close Up of a Fairy Chimney from our Balloon Ride
yes, we got that close!
With So Many Balloons They Stagger the StartsWith So Many Balloons They Stagger the Starts
With So Many Balloons They Stagger the Starts
some landing, while others just going up



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