Sunday, July 19, 2015

Turkey Day 3 - Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia

31 May - A visit to Cappadocia cannot go without its iconic hot air balloon ride. In order to catch the sunrise flight over the rock formation, we woke up early in the morning at 5am to catch the transportation to the departure site.

 Hot Air balloons warming up in progress

 Almost ready for lift off!

 Up up and away we go!

 Hundreds of balloons lifting off is really a sight to behold





 Catching the morning sun ray peeking in between the rain clouds

 Ancient housing dwellings carved into the rocks

 With natural erosion, some of the old dwellings become inaccessible.

 More Fairy Chimneys

 A unique site showing the past rock dwellings (background) and modern housing (Foreground)

 Having a shot at Turkish Coffee. The taste was rather unique and the concentration was not too high.

Horse Carriage used for goods transportation

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