The Kismet Cave
Faruk, who started off as a stranger has become a good friend - even if we haven't met up with him since our stay in 2010! His warm hospitality oozes through in the cups of apple tea that he will lavish on his guests, the sumptuous breakfasts up on the terrace, and the hours spent conversing with his guests! Below - a peek into where we would eat our breakfasts prepared by Faruk's wife.
Breakfasts on the terrace
Goreme and Capadoccia are meant to be a respite from the bustling city of Istanbul. The tourism is nature inspired and you have the option to participate in a breath taking sun rise hot air balloon ride and/or hike the Rose valley and discover the underground cities. We did them all! :) At the end of the hot air balloon ride, you land in the middle of a field and are treated to bubbly by your flight crew!
Our pilot, Nuri, in action :) - after getting us back on terra firma!
Entrance to the underground city of Derinkuyu
Scrambling around underground cities can leave you dusty and tired! So...you stop for lunch in a picture perfect Ilhara valley. In this picturesque spot, your canopied lunch tables are set in the running stream - how magical does that sound!
The magical Ilhara valley and my little boy (who is not so little any more!)
When our stay ended, we felt we had spent too little time in this gem of a place - but we left with a song in our heart and a friendship to treasure for years to come!
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