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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Cappadocia aka Kapadokya in Turkish
To me this is where I love Turkey most....
cos I get ride in a balloon : )
Cappadocia lies in eastern Anatolia, in the center of Turkey (ancient Argaeus) at 3916 m.
Due to its inland location and high altitude, Cappadocia has a markedly continental climate,
Due to its inland location and high altitude, Cappadocia has a markedly continental climate,
with hot dry summers and cold snowy winters
We reached the site at around 7 + am in order to catch the sunrise.
Below , the experts are preparing the ballon for the flight.
Others have already gone up
And now Out Turn : )
I actually wonder why our balloon is not as colourful as the others
More balloons rising up to the sky
We've made touchdown safely with great experience and beautiful
memories of the flight. Would surely do it again if we have the chance.
Signing off with a round of champagne : )
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Took this photo from the balcony of the hotel that we stay.
Sunset time and that's me in the shadow : )
Ruins of Asklepion
You are entering the Ruins of Asklepion
The Asklepion is a famed ancient medical center built in honor of Asklepios, the god of healing. It was also the world's first psychiatric hospital
Temple of Trajan
TROY
A pity only two pictures are bearable to see.
One of the Hotel where we stay
The Tatlises Hotel
1st time doing this so pls pardon the quality : )
Click on photos to see full view
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