cappadocia at last! • 05.03.10
it took a while, what with a couple of more delays and all, and then a 1+ hour drive from kayseri to goreme; but after 24 hours of transportation, we’re here – and ready to stretch our legs. lil is standing in the archway that leads into our hotel. goreme (and cappadocia) is the land of the fairy chimenys……eroded formation created from the “tuff” that built up amazingly high from hundreds of years of volcanic eruptions. early christians hid out in this area as the tuff (which is anything but) proved to be so condusive to hollowing out homes in caves (and underground). our hotel is actually built into a cave as well.
here’s a view of a couple of the “chimney” rooms.
and this is the view from the patio of our restaurant.
yes, it’s common knowledge that these are rather suggestive natural features. irrespective of that, it’s an amazing place. peaceful and beautiful.
anyway, we had a wonderful dinner and hung out in the hammock it the garden for a while. lillis got to hear the eery “call to prayer” for the first time today and was excited about that….i look forward to hearing it again in the morning around 5:30 AM. sigh. anyway, we’re safe, sound and ready to walk around. later.
