turkey; cappadocia
{Saturday November 2} I got up around 7 this morning, had a shower and then we went to the dining room for breakfast. I was quite excited to see French toast this morning. After breakfast we went for a little walk out to the back of the hotel, where there is a really nice pool area. We met our group at 8:15 to get our day started. We will have a very full day today so hopefully we can keep on schedule. Fairy Chimneys of Goreme Our first stop this morning will be at the fairy chimneys of Goreme. The chimneys were formed by a volcano (2005m high) that erupted basalt stones and volcanic ash thousands of years ago. The elements consumed the ash, but basalt is very hard so it remained. The Christians carved out the rocks, forming churches and living in the rocks between the 4th and 14th century. It is extremely unique landscape and really quite stunning. I feel like we barely had enough time to take it in, but most of the stops have been a whirl...