Watching dawn break over the spectacular landscape of Cappadocia is a breathtaking sight and best appreciated from a balloon.
This dramatic terrain is made up of consolidated volcanic ash – known as tuff – that has eroded over millions of years to form surreal shapes and caves. Early Christians hid in these caves to evade persecution by invading Romans. These are still in use today and some have been converted to beautiful little hotels and home-stays, that are way more atmospheric than the larger chains in Goreme.
Below are a few images from our balloon ride.
Balloon and Cave Dwellings – Cappadocia
Until next time…happy travels, no matter where life takes you.
Nice post Madhu 🙂 This destination has been on my travel list for some time now.
Thank you Paula!
I’m finally catching up but will come back to comment on other/future posts. Thanks for your patience! 🙂
I know exactly what that means…have some 400 odd posts to catch up on myself!!
WoW! I should feel better… but as I write, I’m plodding through it. Looking forward to emptying out my box of all 3500 emails. 🙂
3500??? I would be too tempted to delete at least 3000 🙂
It’s tempting but my Catholic guilt prevents it… They are not all posts; a mix of good mail, junk mail and blog posts… about 500 or so are blog posts. 🙂
That’ not too bad then. Have fun 🙂
Actually, now that I’m looking at them, about 1500 are posts. OMG! 😦
Not good 🙂
TY! You are funny! 😆
My dad just came back from Turkey and had amazing things to say about it. I can’t wait to visit! Love these photos…
You will surely love Turkey! The food is awesome too!
Spectacular views!
Thank you TBM!
These are so cool Madhu! Margie
Thanks Margie! The landscape was so incredible, I just had to point and shoot 🙂
Ah now I know why I missed this post, I was traveling to Medan and Lake Toba when you published this. 🙂
I’ve always wanted to go to Turkey. But I’m not sure if I can do that any sooner. Maybe next year. *fingers crossed*
Hope you do Bama. I shall keep my fingers crossed for you too 🙂