The land of beautiful horses.
Have you been there?
Come. I will take you there :-)
There was a bus pick-up at 1830 in Sultanahmet, then we were transfered to bigger bus "Nevsehir". The bus will then stop at the Nevsehir bus station in Cappadocia. And from Nevsehir station, the driver transfered us yet again to smaller bus to Avanos, 11 km approx 15 mins. The whole trip took about 12 hours, trully.
The bus stopped several times to give it's passengers and driver a break. It is advisable to always keep coins in pocket. The "banyo" (bathroom) is not free, have to pay TL1 for "bay" (men) and "bayan" (women) for toilet use.
I was pretty amazed by the service on the bus. There was bus attendant gave complimentary water to the passengers, followed by candies, then later on a selection of coffee or tea plus cup cakes. Each seat has TV monitors with headset and on top of that wi-fi on the go. Better than aircraft.
Coskun Cavdar, bus attendant
Flying air balloons are seen as we get closer to Cappadocia, a very pleasant view on the sunsire. Scene of a promise of wonderful stay in Cappadocia.
Our Kabul fligths gave us training on dragging our luggage as it has to pass series of counters and long walk. Am I well trained? Oh no, not for this long walk with 2 weeks clothes luggage. No, I'm not complaining, just saying lol.
We finally reached the place where we are going to stay, the antique Kirkit Pansion.
Kirkit Pansion
We had then our breakfast along with the other guests. Plates are made from the red clay pottery. On the table are coffee, tea, different choices of jams,bread,cheeze, fries, tomatoes and olives.
Annie (front) and beside of me where from Canada,
they were on the same bus from Istanbul
We have three days and two nights in Cappadocia. That's only three days, so have to maximize our stay there. Am I tired from the trip? Oh yes!...but no! Can't wait to start the day.
First day, our arrival day. There was no tour scheduled for that day. In the morning we explore Avanos Town. Walked around the park and in the market till we starved. Tried Kebab for lunch in a local restaurant and went back to the pansion house. Before going to the pansion we dropped by to travel office and asked for the next day tour. What's for the afternoon? What about the idea of horse back riding? I like that. Booked for two hours horse back riding later in the afternoon before sunset.
Went up to the room to recharge body and batteries. Excited for this afternoon :-).
Second day:
Want to extend hours to stay in bed, it was peaceful and cold night. Need no AC or fan. Have to maintain closed windows otherwise it's going to be more cold, as we are facing the river.
Get up! Took shower and had breakfast, by 9am we have to be down.
Had a fast walk to reach the bus station, my fellow understood that we have to be there at the bus station by 9am. Thought we were late because we haven't seen others who might be going for the tour and where is the tour bus? Does it left? The man at a bus station's office called our travel agency, later on a van came to get us and dropped back where we came from. Ngeeeee! Nice start there. Imagine raising your adrenaline level by walking fast not to be late at the call time hahahahaha!
These are the places we visited:
Turusan Wine Distillery - The first and biggest wine company in Cappadocia.
Rose Valley >>>more
Third day:
Had breakfast after taking shower and this time no raising of adrenaline. Relax. It's going to be a long day.
Places visited:
Ihlara Canyon >>> more,
Underground City of Derinkuyu>>> more
Selime Cathedral >>> more.
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