Wake up call at 7; bags out by 7.45; breakfast from 7 and on the bus by 8.45. It is 26 degrees today.
Found out today the bus driver's new baby is due in 39 days time. He is very excited.
We had a good sleep even though they started chanting about 4.30 this morning, only during Ramadam. Once you know what the noise is you just go back to sleep.
Got to visit Anit Kabir, the mausoleum of Ataturk, Turkey's greatest leader in modern times. He was held in great esteem. Also went through the Museum of Independence. It was quite impressive. It is very hot now. Nearly 34 degrees.
We left at 10.30 and drove to the Anadolu Museum. There is so much history in this country. They have their heroes and they worship them even though they have been dead for 100's of years.
We left at 12 for Caccadocia. After 2 hours we stopped for lunch. Just had an ice cream as we had fruit and boiled egg (which we got from breakfast) on the way.
A truck passed us at great speed then other cars followed him and we found out that he had no brakes. We were on the expressway and he weaved his way through traffic until he finally came to rest and when we passed him, his truck was starting to smoke from the engine and into his cabin. I would say he was a very lucky man. Thank God no-one was hurt.
It is now 35 degrees. At 3pm we went onto Hacibektas Veli Museum. I didn't go in as there were tombs (which were empty) and I found a nice spot in the shade with a cool breeze blowing so stayed there.
Back on the bus and onto our hotel in Cappadocia, about 3/4 hour drive. We are staying at the Dedeman Hotel tonight.
We went to see the ceremony of the Whirling Derviches tonight. There were 5 men twirling and they were brilliant. It is a proper ceremony and not a show. Only lasted for 50 minutes and you aren't allowed to take photos during this or clap, not even when it is finished. After this they serve tea which has cinnamon and ginger.
Came on back to the hotel for our buffet tea. Came to the room and we have an early start tomorrow.
Found out today the bus driver's new baby is due in 39 days time. He is very excited.
We had a good sleep even though they started chanting about 4.30 this morning, only during Ramadam. Once you know what the noise is you just go back to sleep.
Got to visit Anit Kabir, the mausoleum of Ataturk, Turkey's greatest leader in modern times. He was held in great esteem. Also went through the Museum of Independence. It was quite impressive. It is very hot now. Nearly 34 degrees.
We left at 10.30 and drove to the Anadolu Museum. There is so much history in this country. They have their heroes and they worship them even though they have been dead for 100's of years.
We left at 12 for Caccadocia. After 2 hours we stopped for lunch. Just had an ice cream as we had fruit and boiled egg (which we got from breakfast) on the way.
A truck passed us at great speed then other cars followed him and we found out that he had no brakes. We were on the expressway and he weaved his way through traffic until he finally came to rest and when we passed him, his truck was starting to smoke from the engine and into his cabin. I would say he was a very lucky man. Thank God no-one was hurt.
It is now 35 degrees. At 3pm we went onto Hacibektas Veli Museum. I didn't go in as there were tombs (which were empty) and I found a nice spot in the shade with a cool breeze blowing so stayed there.
Back on the bus and onto our hotel in Cappadocia, about 3/4 hour drive. We are staying at the Dedeman Hotel tonight.
We went to see the ceremony of the Whirling Derviches tonight. There were 5 men twirling and they were brilliant. It is a proper ceremony and not a show. Only lasted for 50 minutes and you aren't allowed to take photos during this or clap, not even when it is finished. After this they serve tea which has cinnamon and ginger.
Came on back to the hotel for our buffet tea. Came to the room and we have an early start tomorrow.
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