Cappadocia is in Central Turkey and is an utterly amazing place! The high plateau used to be a valley between two volcanoes. Parts of the valley filled up with volcanic ash over the centuries and the natural erosion and man-made erosion continues to shape this area into today. Famous for the ubiquitous hot air balloons and the homes, ancient cities and monasteries carved into the volcanic tuff, this area is a marvel. We stayed at a luxurious carved-into-the hill hotel - Cappadocia Estates; Villa Tulip. Each room was individually and exquisitely appointed. See the video below for a walk thru of our room - you can tell by my voice just how excited I was!
The small town of Mustafapasha we stayed in was a delight. One night we all walked downtown and spread out to dine in the local restaurants. Another day we visited a nearby farmers' market. Rob took a hike in the hills to watch the balloons go up early one morning. The locals were so warm and welcoming and one in particular loved to hug and kiss visitors - we nicknamed him "Papa Smurf" and I unwittingly went into his shop... many hugs and cheek kisses later (he was an absolute gentleman), I came out with a beautiful tablecloth and many gifts for folks back home.
The farmers' market was wonderful - you wouldn't believe the size of their cabbages and cauliflower! I loved the colors, the smells and the amazing variety of food available! Lots of other goodies as well. We all definitely contributed to the sales that day!
Our visit to Monastery Valley was a real treat. There are numerous sites where Christian monks built tiny chapels and communities of chapels into the hills. The artwork in them is exquisite and you are not allowed to take photos in most of them. There are also complete underground cities dug into the tufa, some of them 5 stories high, complete with stables, circulating fresh air, and fresh water - a great way to hide in what looks like a deserted terrain!
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