It wasn’t a good night sleep at all, I think I had a fever and there was a lot of noise on the street. Therefore, it was a big effort getting up at 5am but it had to be done.
I caught a taxi to a bus depot, so I could get out to Sabiha Gokchen Airport, all up it took about an hour. I started eating a little of the almonds I had, and drinking loads of water. I was feeling good after that so bought a coffee – bad move, I was in the toilet throwing up as they called my flight!
Anyway, I made it to Kayseri Airport after a flight of 1hr 20min (great variation on a plane safety video – children about 6 years acting in the roles of pilot, stewards and passengers so paid attention for the first time in ages), then jumped on the pre-arranged transfer to Goreme and my accommodation. It was a long drive so I am pleased that I arranged the transfer – never quite know if I am getting value for money with transfers but on this occasion, it was excellent.
My accommodation, Goreme Suites, is just briliiant! The room is huge, tastefully decorated, and I look out the windows at fairy chimneys.
Fardi, the guy who manages the place is great, and really helpful. I just couldn ‘t cope without sleep for any longer so for the first time in all my weeks away to date, I had a nap – wouldn’t have been able to function without it.
After the nap, I was game to try and find something to eat. Fardi put me onto a local restaurant that serves clay pot casseroles – it was delicious, with chicken, eggplant, tomatoes, spices, served with rice, salad and bread. Didn’t know if I could hold it down but willing to try.
I then wandered around the town for a couple of hours, taking photos. It is incredible seeing a shop in the main street and just behind it are the fairy chimneys. The town has a very relaxed atmosphere which is a great change after the chaos and noise of Istanbul.
I am going to do a tour of the area tomorrow as I only have one full day in Cappadocia...not certain which one to do. I will have a very early night though and make the most of the incredible bedroom – size, bed incredibly comfortable, and the area so quiet.
I caught a taxi to a bus depot, so I could get out to Sabiha Gokchen Airport, all up it took about an hour. I started eating a little of the almonds I had, and drinking loads of water. I was feeling good after that so bought a coffee – bad move, I was in the toilet throwing up as they called my flight!
Anyway, I made it to Kayseri Airport after a flight of 1hr 20min (great variation on a plane safety video – children about 6 years acting in the roles of pilot, stewards and passengers so paid attention for the first time in ages), then jumped on the pre-arranged transfer to Goreme and my accommodation. It was a long drive so I am pleased that I arranged the transfer – never quite know if I am getting value for money with transfers but on this occasion, it was excellent.
My accommodation, Goreme Suites, is just briliiant! The room is huge, tastefully decorated, and I look out the windows at fairy chimneys.
Fardi, the guy who manages the place is great, and really helpful. I just couldn ‘t cope without sleep for any longer so for the first time in all my weeks away to date, I had a nap – wouldn’t have been able to function without it.
After the nap, I was game to try and find something to eat. Fardi put me onto a local restaurant that serves clay pot casseroles – it was delicious, with chicken, eggplant, tomatoes, spices, served with rice, salad and bread. Didn’t know if I could hold it down but willing to try.
I then wandered around the town for a couple of hours, taking photos. It is incredible seeing a shop in the main street and just behind it are the fairy chimneys. The town has a very relaxed atmosphere which is a great change after the chaos and noise of Istanbul.
I am going to do a tour of the area tomorrow as I only have one full day in Cappadocia...not certain which one to do. I will have a very early night though and make the most of the incredible bedroom – size, bed incredibly comfortable, and the area so quiet.
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