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August 26th 2007
Published: November 22nd 2008
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One of the things I love about traveling without an itinerary is that plans can change on a moment’s notice. My plans were to leave Cappadocia on an early bus to Kahta, near the base of Mt. Nimrut, with my Canadian friend Errol and then continue on to the mountain. We packed our stuff up in the morning and checked out of the hostel. Then we headed down to the bus station to buy some tickets. ... Read Full Entry



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I am from Georgia, but I have lived in California for the past few years. I have been working as an engineer since I got out of school six years ago. I have grown tired of working the never changing rat race of ‘normal life’, so I am embarking on a multi-year round the world journey, a retirement of sorts, beginning with a winter contract job in Antarctica. From there, who knows where I will go, but I plan on seeing the whole world and all of the unique cultures, remote wildernesses and amazing history that this planet has to offer. I am planning on traveling as inex... full info
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The Sacred Carp PondThe Sacred Carp Pond
The Sacred Carp Pond
The Sacred Carp Pond (2)The Sacred Carp Pond (2)
The Sacred Carp Pond (2)
Sacred CarpSacred Carp
Sacred Carp
These carp are said to be descended from the coals of the funeral pyre that King Nimrod tossed Abraham in.
Feeding FrenzyFeeding Frenzy
Feeding Frenzy
The sacred carp are well fed and quite tame - It is considered good luck to feed them.
A View from the RampartsA View from the Ramparts
A View from the Ramparts
The Carp Ponds at NightThe Carp Ponds at Night
The Carp Ponds at Night
This is the view from the peaceful tea shop we frequented.



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