Wednesday 13th June 2012
Wake up to the astonishing sight presented by the amazing rock formations throughout this lovely town.
Usual high standard breakfast after which we plan our first day in Cappadocia.
Given the already high temperature and our relatively slow start we decide to visit local sights on foot . First stop is the remarkable Goreme Open-Air Museum with its collection of rock-cut chapels and monasteries dating from the 9th century AD onwards. Deservedly, Unesco has declared the Goreme Valley a World Heritage Site.
With the temperature now soaring we brave ( or foolish ) souls decide to walk along The Rose And Red Valleys just a few kms from Goreme town centre. The couple of hours in the heat were well worthwhile as the scenery was truly breathtaking.
Return to the hotel for a bit of relaxation before dinner at the hotel.
Great meal although Gail sabotaged my attempt to try a traditional Goreme wedding soup by explaining to the virtually non-English speaking waiter that SHE would
make do with just bread and some dips for a starter. ( I had already placed my order for the soup )Whether he thought we were both too old for either of us to be having a wedding soup or just didn’t understand we will never know. In any event I didn’t get my soup and I am not keen on dips anyway. After years of intimidating me she has now started on the Turkish waiters!
Off to bed early as we have a 4.20 am start for a balloon flight.
Cheers
The Obese Ferret
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