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A practical use for an old graveyard. The Turks are a practical people. As we’ve driven through cities and countryside, we’ve noticed that they are hard-working people, but when they find something that works, they go for it. Why re-invent the wheel? The sun was starting to set; the Iman was calling the village people to prayer, [... Goats in the Graveyard!] Making gozleme for us. As we drove north out of Silifke, we stopped at every tomb on the way. It took us much longer than we expected, and before we knew it, it was time for lunch. Last time we didn’t eat and we were forced (through hunger and desperation) to buy some gozleme from the [... A Forest Retreat for Lunch] Goats enjoying themselves on the Temple of Zeus. The friendliest goatherder! While exploring the coastal areas of the Mediterranean you can’t help but to trip over ancient ruins from all sorts of civilizations that came through Turkey at one time or another. One such site is Uzuncaburc, about 27km north of Silifke. It was built as [... Friendly Smiles at the Temple of Zeus] The maiden's castle in Kizkalesi. One of our favorite places in Turkey is a small Mediterranean town called Kizkalesi. We have been twice, both times in the fall, and both times were amazed with how warm it was. The town is situated about 63km from the city of Mersin, and Ankara is about a six hour [... Soaking Up Some Sun in Kizkalesi] Restuffing mattresses before the hard, cold winter sets in. As we walked through one of our favorite towns we heard a rhythmic beating along with a murmur of voices. We turned the corner, and on this tiny alleyway sat an entire family. Most of the family members were women, but there was one man who was [... A New Bed for Baba] Vibrant colors abound at the markets. Turkey has an amazing ability to produce the tastiest fruits and vegetables that I have ever eaten. The tomatoes alone should win a grammy or something! They are red, juicy and just plain delicious! And where do you go to buy these amazing treats? The local market, of course. We have [... It’s Harvest time!] A gas truck stops and refills a needy Turk. One of the things we love to do is drive through the many villages of Anatolia. The people are friendly, and we always see something surprising. Like on this day. We were exploring an old aquaduct and across from the site is a huge tomato field. When [... Gassing Up]
Boy taking in the wonders of Hagia Sophia! I came across this scene at the famous Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. Hagia Sophia is one of the world’s most reknown treasures. Built around 530 BC, it was first a church then, when the Ottomans took over Istanbul, it became a mosque. It is gorgeous, full of history, [... To Game Boy or Not to Game Boy, That is the Question!] Door frame not far from the parking area.
About a half hour’s drive north from Antalya is the ancient city of Termessos. Termessos is best known for being able to thwart Alexander the Great’s attack. Not too many cities can claim this – in fact only two in Turkey – the other being Silyon. Why was [... Thrilled with Termessos] |
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