Cappadocia, Turkey

JacobovsJacobovs Registered Users Posts: 491 Major grins
edited October 23, 2011 in Journeys
I had a chance to visit Cappadocia, Turkey. This place is magical. It looks , at times, like something out of Lord of the Rings.

We arrived at our "cave" hotel. This was a very interesting place with some cool views.

The restaurant

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The Lobby,reception

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The accommodations

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Some of the views

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We then went to a look out to watch the sun set.

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There was a near by open air archeological museum. The history of these villages built into the rock formations is fascinating.


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The inside of this church was astounding. Pardon the WB, I had to shoot with out a flash under very dim light.

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Some of the other rooms we interesting as well. It's amazing that they lived like this.

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Then at sunrise we went on a hot air balloon ride. Along with many others.

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We then went to one of the underground cities. They were an amazing architectural feat. This one went down 7 stories.

The entrance.

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Getting around in tight places. This place is not for people with fears re. small places.

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Our fabulous tour guide.

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Outside there were more interesting formations and villages.

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Thanks for looking. Sorry for so many pics. I had a hard time sorting. As always any CC is always welcome.
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Comments

  • 1andyw1andyw Registered Users Posts: 67 Big grins
    edited July 20, 2011
    The quality of your work is excellent. The scenes are breathtaking. What a vacation!
  • JusticeiroJusticeiro Registered Users Posts: 1,177 Major grins
    edited July 20, 2011
    Great work on Cappadocia. BTW, how did you get the shots of the cave churches (those are in Goreme, right?) When I was there they were constantly guarded.
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  • JacobovsJacobovs Registered Users Posts: 491 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2011
    Justiceiro wrote: »
    Great work on Cappadocia. BTW, how did you get the shots of the cave churches (those are in Goreme, right?) When I was there they were constantly guarded.

    They were on Goreme at the open air archeological museum. They were ok when I showed them that i was shooting with out a flash.:D
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  • JacobovsJacobovs Registered Users Posts: 491 Major grins
    edited July 25, 2011
    1andyw wrote: »
    The quality of your work is excellent. The scenes are breathtaking. What a vacation!

    It was an amazing place. I highly recommend it to anyone.
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  • jthomasjthomas Registered Users Posts: 454 Major grins
    edited August 4, 2011
    Beautiful photos. This place has been on my list for some time and these photos may have moved it up a notch!

    Thanks for posting.
  • JacobovsJacobovs Registered Users Posts: 491 Major grins
    edited August 9, 2011
    jthomas wrote: »
    Beautiful photos. This place has been on my list for some time and these photos may have moved it up a notch!

    Thanks for posting.

    Definitely worth the visit:D
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  • Tee WhyTee Why Registered Users Posts: 2,390 Major grins
    edited August 10, 2011
    what an interesting place, thanks for sharing
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  • DRT-MaverickDRT-Maverick Registered Users Posts: 476 Major grins
    edited August 12, 2011
    The hot air balloon must have been fun... What a fascinating journey! Thank you for sharing with us!
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  • JacobovsJacobovs Registered Users Posts: 491 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2011
    Tee Why wrote: »
    what an interesting place, thanks for sharing

    Loved every minute of it and looking forward to going back.:D
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  • bskaranbskaran Registered Users Posts: 127 Major grins
    edited September 8, 2011
    WoW! great location and very well captured.
    Really enjoyed it thanks for sharing.
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  • JacobovsJacobovs Registered Users Posts: 491 Major grins
    edited October 7, 2011
    bskaran wrote: »
    WoW! great location and very well captured.
    Really enjoyed it thanks for sharing.

    Thanks
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  • dgebbendgebben Registered Users Posts: 69 Big grins
    edited October 23, 2011
    Unbelievable place, thanks for the presentation.
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