It's difficult to summarize the eight towns I visited in the two weeks since Istanbul. This country has it all: cute seaside villages (Fethiye, Kaş), rocky mountains with patches of snow, Roman ruins (Selçuk/Ephesus, Olimpos), big urban centers (Antalya, Konya), and some very unusual scenery (Pamukkale, Uçhisar/Cappadocia).This whirlwind tour was made possible by Turkey's efficient and comfortable bus network with its frequent connections, overnight buses on longer routes, and attendants serving up snacks and the ubiquitous çay (Turkish tea). Many people invited me to sit and relax over çay; several went further to show me around, treat me to their home cooking, and the sweet man at the post office in Konya even bought me a gift! I found Turkish men to be quite handsome and charming.
The last few days in the hilltop town of Uçhisar were a great way to end my time in Turkey -- I relaxed, hiked around, and enjoyed the view from my terrace. I'd love to come back for the people and to spend more time exploring the valleys of Cappadocia. Maybe in September?
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