Fairy Chimneys

On route to the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia we stopped and shared turkish baklava, pistachio goat milk ice cream and delicious coffee. Cappadocia is unbelievable. Millions of years ago volcanoes distributed many many layers of ash across the rough hilly landscape which resulted in a top layer of bassslt which over time was eroded in parts by the wind and rain. A group of people called the Hittites in 1800 bc who used the silk road dug out homes in this harsh landscape which resembles clay mushrooms caves rising from the hills. They are now referred to as Fairy Chimneys - see the photos. The last of these caves was closed down in 1960, to conserve them and also protect people as the top section of basalt often blows off, and the remains are protected under UNESCO. We were lucky enough to actually walk inside one as it is owned by a friend of our guide. His wife, babi, gave us tea and also used my head/hair to demonstrate the scarves and socks she makes. They live a very simple life.
Peter and I later found a place to have a beer and sit and take in the incredible rose and red coloured mountain sides of this unique place.Read more