It was a very early start as we headed to the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport or the domestic airport. We joined a few more people on the same tour.
Once we arrived at the airport we were left to our own devices to figure out how to check in and on the plane. Luckily, we had enough time and experience to sort it out. Still, that is one strike against the company….
Arrived in Ankara31-Mar-2013 09:41, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 4.2, 18.9mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 100
The flight was a short 40 minutes and after arriving in Ankara, our group got bigger. We headed into the city of Ankara. Our first stop was at the Anatolian Civilizations Museum.
Ankara - Anandolu musuem31-Mar-2013 11:26, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.125 sec, ISO 250
Ankara - Anandolu musuem (another ivory jeweled carving)31-Mar-2013 11:17, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.7, 11.0mm, 0.077 sec, ISO 320
Ankara - Anandolu musuem (amazing amethyst carved with the busts of the emperor and emperoress)31-Mar-2013 11:11, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 4.2, 37.8mm, 0.167 sec, ISO 400
Then, we headed to the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemul Ataturk or Anitkabir. It was such a lovely day to walk around and enjoy the sights.
Ankara - Anitkabir (Mustafa Kemal Ataturk mausoleum)31-Mar-2013 12:08, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 6.6, 6.3mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 100
Ankara - Anitkabir (Mustafa Kemal Ataturk mausoleum)31-Mar-2013 12:13, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 7.9, 14.1mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 100
Ankara - Anitkabir (Mustafa Kemal Ataturk mausoleum)31-Mar-2013 12:28, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.8, 12.6mm, 0.067 sec, ISO 200
Ankara - Anitkabir (Mustafa Kemal Ataturk mausoleum)31-Mar-2013 12:37, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 6.6, 6.3mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 100
Ankara - Anitkabir (Mustafa Kemal Ataturk mausoleum)31-Mar-2013 12:43, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100
Ankara - Anitkabir (Mustafa Kemal Ataturk mausoleum)31-Mar-2013 12:44, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 6.6, 6.3mm, 0.004 sec, ISO 100
From there, we headed to lunch on the way to Kapidokya. It was an okay meal – nothing spectacular. The rest of the afternoon was spent in the bus…4 long hours later we arrived in Kapidokya. After dropping everyone off at their various hotels, we finally settled into our room.
Lunch from Ankara to Cappadocia - spicy lentil soup31-Mar-2013 13:30, Apple iPhone 4S, 2.4, 4.28mm, 0.05 sec, ISO 160
Lunch from Ankara to Cappadocia - tomato and cucumber salad31-Mar-2013 13:35, Apple iPhone 4S, 2.4, 4.28mm, 0.05 sec, ISO 160
Lunch from Ankara to Cappadocia - beef with peppers and tomatoes31-Mar-2013 13:42, Apple iPhone 4S, 2.4, 4.28mm, 0.05 sec, ISO 250
Lunch from Ankara to Cappadocia31-Mar-2013 14:14, Apple iPhone 4S, 2.4, 4.28mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 50
We tried the Turkish bath, which is a huge stone slab in the middle of a room much like a Japanese onsen. The slab is heated. Usually you might get a scrub or something like that, but we didn’t pay for that.
So, it was a good end to Day 2.
-T π
