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Tuesday 12 th June 2012. ( yes I know I said yesterday was Tuesday but it wasn’t. Don’t blame me I’m only the blogger )

As our flight to Istanbul doesn’t leave until 5.20 pm we use the morning to check out Antalya,or at least the Old Town, and the city does not disappoint. The old yacht harbour still looks stunning in the daylight and one can easily understand why the city attracts huge numbers of tourists. It is easy to cover on foot and for the most part is kept spotlessly clean.
Antalye airport surprisingly large and very modern and the flight with the Turkish budget airline, Pegasus , to Istanbul very smooth.
Another amusing moment as we approach Istanbul. As you may know I have always been a bit of a nervous flyer so you can imagine my concern when I notice what I think is the airport and runway.
I comment to Gail that the main runway seems a bit short and furthermore that the other runways seem to be unusually ‘bendy’. Not surprising really as we were staring down at a car racetrack and the main runway was the home straight past the pits. I think I need a holiday!
Short delay for the flight from Istanbul to Kayseri in Cappadocia, again on Pegasus, and it is evident that we are flying to a more traditional Muslem area of the country, judging by the garb of the ladies on board.
Worrying delay at airport as our bags do not show up. However, a quick-thinking young fellow amongst the ground staff checked with the International Terminal ( incredible that such a
small town has two terminals) and sure enough they have them there.
Very quick trip with the Turkish Vettel and arrive at Hotel Sultan Cave after midnight.

Cheers

The Obese Ferret