Cappadokia and crazy traffic in Ankara
Where we let off last week was the furthest point away from home on this years journey. From now on, we are on our way home. In fact, this is our last week in Turkey. It did come with a highlight, though: Cappadokia! Cappadokia is in Central Anatolia and a region of exceptional natural wonders, in particular characterized by fairy chimneys. A fairy chimney is a tall, thin spire of rock formed by erosion. They typically consist of relatively soft rock topped by a harder, less easily eroded stone that protects each column from the elements. They generally form within sedimentary rock and volcanic rock formations. They are not unique to Turkey but can be found in other parts of the world as well, mainly in the United States and Mexico, but also in Armenia, Serbia, Taiwan and Japan, even in France. But still, they are a rather special sight and unlike anything we had ever seen before. What is unique, though, is that here people have carved rooms, whole apartements and even...