Turkey: Istanbul and Cappadocia 
Next stop: Goreme!
Next stop: Goreme!
Last comment 08/13/20.
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The "fairy chimneys" of Goreme.  This soft volcanic rock is perfect for carving homes and churches into.
The "fairy chimneys" of Goreme. This soft volcanic rock is perfect for carving homes and churches into.
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A fairy chimney that is supposed to look like a camel...
A fairy chimney that is supposed to look like a camel...
Last comment 08/13/20.
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...and here is the virgin Mary.
...and here is the virgin Mary.
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An ancient wheel to grind grain.
An ancient wheel to grind grain.
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Goreme's Open Air museum contains medieval frescoes painted on the walls of ancient churches cut into the rock.
Goreme's Open Air museum contains medieval frescoes painted on the walls of ancient churches cut into the rock.
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Here is the entrance to one such church.
Here is the entrance to one such church.
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This whole area makes you feel like you are on a different planet..
This whole area makes you feel like you are on a different planet..
Last comment 07/16/22.
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The beautiful frescoes from a medieval cave church.
The beautiful frescoes from a medieval cave church.
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