Hot Air Balloon Rides in Turkey - Goreme, Cappadocia, Nevsehir

When I woke up, this was the view from my hotel window in Cappadocia Turkey! Dozens of hot air balloons were floating in the skies over this ancient city!

There were several companies advertising balloon rides.
Hot Air Balloon rides in Turkey.

Duden Water fall - Turkey

Duden waterfall in Turkey.

Duden Waterfalls - Turkey

Duden waterfall - view from underneath

Traditional dress - Turkish tea ladies

Strolling down the sidewalk... you wouldn't see this on the Denton square.

Traditional dress for Turkish tea ladies

Traditional Turkish Cooking Lessons

Dian cooks with traditional Turkish host family.

Dian cooking in Turkey

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Aspendos - Geometric architectural wonder

Every seat has a perfect view of the Gladiator battles with lions. Entertainment for the masses.

Built around the 11th century. Perfect geometric design.  Much is still standing today. Can you see the Gladiators? Can you see the lions?

Gladiator battles with Lions - Aspendos Collusium


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Camels in Turkey on YouTube

You can ride a camel in Turkey. Note the traditional rug. We saw some camel rugs yesterday - like a horse saddle bag.

Camel in Turkey

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7 ancient wonders of antiquity - Ephesus

 Doug and Dian at sunset overlooking Istanbul from atop one of the 7 hills of Istanbul.

 Dr. Williams at the pottery factory. We did not break anything. We kept our hands in our pockets! All pieces  are made by hand, and hand-painted with natural dyes, which make the pieces suitable for eating vessels. Also, microwave safe.

 Turkish fruit and vegetable stands on every corner. The tangerines are plentiful. The trees are loaded with ripe tangerines this time of year.

 If you ever considered wantig to be an  archeologist, this would convince you. Uncovered amongst the ruins, was the winged Goddess Nike.

 Calling all graphic designers! It is rumored Nike paid a college student $150 to design the "swoosh." The inspiration is the swoosh of the feather Goddess Nike clutches in her right hand.

This close up highlights the olive leaf laurel clutched in her left hand. Thus, the tradition of crowning athletic victors with a crown of olive leafs.

Calling all professors. It was only appropriate we took a group photo posing in front of the library remains at Ephesus. What books must they have read? Left to right: Dr Williams, Doug and Dian Werhane, Dr. Ewing, and Saba Ziyanek.

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