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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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The Shadow of "Our Balloon & Basket"The Shadow of "Our Balloon & Basket"
The Shadow of "Our Balloon & Basket"
We Couldn't Get Enough Of the Magnitude of the AreaWe Couldn't Get Enough Of the Magnitude of the Area
We Couldn't Get Enough Of the Magnitude of the Area
and the number of balloons
Plantings Down in the Valley MicroclimatePlantings Down in the Valley Microclimate
Plantings Down in the Valley Microclimate
seen from the hot air balloon
Many Rough Areas We Wondered Where they LandedMany Rough Areas We Wondered Where they Landed
Many Rough Areas We Wondered Where they Landed
then saw some doing that right on to the trailer!
Celebrate With Champagne At the End of Our FlightCelebrate With Champagne At the End of Our Flight
Celebrate With Champagne At the End of Our Flight
Part of the Tour Was to Visit A Cave HomePart of the Tour Was to Visit A Cave Home
Part of the Tour Was to Visit A Cave Home
One of Many in this Pinnacle
A View of the Rooms in the Cave HouseA View of the Rooms in the Cave House
A View of the Rooms in the Cave House
as they said, carpets are essential here
One of the Entrances and a View from the WindowOne of the Entrances and a View from the Window
One of the Entrances and a View from the Window
of the cave home we visited
Only a Part of the Large 10th & 11th C. Monastery Only a Part of the Large 10th & 11th C. Monastery
Only a Part of the Large 10th & 11th C. Monastery
which makes up the Goreme Open Air Musuem
Pictures Were Not Allowed in the ChurchesPictures Were Not Allowed in the Churches
Pictures Were Not Allowed in the Churches
but you could still see many of the designs outside
This Monastery Served Many People at This TableThis Monastery Served Many People at This Table
This Monastery Served Many People at This Table
with an example of the cooking area
The Tokali Church in the Open Air MuseumThe Tokali Church in the Open Air Museum
The Tokali Church in the Open Air Museum
30 scenes from the New Testament (photo not mine)
Enjoyed Numerous Folk Dances in the EveningEnjoyed Numerous Folk Dances in the Evening
Enjoyed Numerous Folk Dances in the Evening
The One on the Left Had Amazing MovesThe One on the Left Had Amazing Moves
The One on the Left Had Amazing Moves
and the one on the right threw knives from his mouth!
The Belly Dancer Put On Quite the ShowThe Belly Dancer Put On Quite the Show
The Belly Dancer Put On Quite the Show
A Few More of the Women DancersA Few More of the Women Dancers
A Few More of the Women Dancers
These Men Showed Their Athletic AbilitiesThese Men Showed Their Athletic Abilities
These Men Showed Their Athletic Abilities
with many of these dances
Taking in the Night Lights in GoremeTaking in the Night Lights in Goreme
Taking in the Night Lights in Goreme
Another Way to See the Area is By HorseAnother Way to See the Area is By Horse
Another Way to See the Area is By Horse
We didn't do this, but saw this group on the trail
Pumpkins Are A Major Crop Here - Only for the Seeds!Pumpkins Are A Major Crop Here - Only for the Seeds!
Pumpkins Are A Major Crop Here - Only for the Seeds!
On The Balcony Our First Night in GoremeOn The Balcony Our First Night in Goreme
On The Balcony Our First Night in Goreme



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