Day 14 24th April 2026 Cappadocia

 Another travel day, perhaps a good thing as we are both a little under the weather with a lurgie. 













Up early to ensure we get to the airport on time: no problems encountered. We said good bye to our very friendly hosts at sublime porte hotel. 

On way to airport, we saw a group of men swimming in the Bosphorus, close to shore. Actually not sure they were really swimming, however they were protected by a pod of dolphins nearby. 

Went through a couple of security screenings, before a couple of coffees and a shared pastry (AUD50). Pleasant enough flight, tho I wonder if the pilot had just left a fighter squadron! I think she was just having fun as it was a 50 minute flight.

Got our organised transport to göreme and we are staying at the Olivia cave hotel: pretty flash.

As we feel a little ordinary, we spent the afternoon looking at Liz’s notes, maps and other blogs to get a feel for what and how to do things. 

Nice spot up top of the Hotel where we can appreciate the views.

So can take the easy option and jump on a tour to ~€50 each… and that would also include a visit to a pottery factory and a leather clothing parade.🤦‍♀️

We  have found a blog where they actually walked/hiked out to the love valley. These essentially are the tall phallic looking structures that are volcanic and have been eroded over time. Very iconic for the area. Back in the day of Liz’s travelling here, that is pretty much all that was here. I think that area and beyond is a bit non negotiable so we will make a plan.

Had a wander through town and again it is very tourist driven.

Back to our spot on the roof top terrace for a couple of Rums, medicinal of course.




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