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September 22nd 2008

Published: September 22nd 2008

Hi all, what a wonderful day today was! Took a guided tour to an underground village and to a monastery high on the hillside. Both are in caves that were originally inhabited by the Hittites. The history here is so amazing, its hard to comprehend that people lived here in 3000BC!! The cave city was 7 stories down and we went down down down thru dark passages, so narrow many times that you felt th... Read Full Entry

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DIANE K VOLLRATH

travelenrn

I work to pay the bills, I work overtime to travel. I want to see as much of the world as possible. I like cruises as they give a glimpse of different places with a lot of relaxation, but then i can visit the place and really get to know the country and the culture in depth. My next trip is Sept,2008 to Turkey for 3wk. I like to travel solo, which I am doing this trip. I am going to be looking for ideas for next trip as soon as I return from this trip!... full info

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22nd September 2008

Rosemary
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Wow! A cave hotel???
Not your usual Hilton. How did they get doors on the rooms? Was the bathtub carved out too? Plumbing?? Gotta hear more about this stop...

22nd September 2008

Becca
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Wow, wish I wuz there!
I have seen Cappodochia on "Diggin For The TruTh" and the Hitiites in other Biblical Archaeology stuff but having my very own sister makes it all the more real and cool!!!

24th September 2008

Laurie
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Rav, those are some great pics!!! You look great too and I miss you!!! If you had to duck in the cave, I am not sure I would have made it..lol..

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