On the road to the Pigeono Valley
Pigeon Valley
Pigeon Valley lilacs. I think they are wild
Sp in Pigeon Valley
Pigeon Valley wildflower. It looks like a yellow primrose
Pigeon Valley tunnel
Pigeon Valley strata
Pigeon Valley tunnel #2
Pigeon Valley. That is the overlook, where we took the photo into the valley!
Pigeon Valley. We arrive at the head (foot?) of the trail. More people were going up than going down. Of course, we wouldn't see the ones going down...
Lunch at the Local Cafe (yes, that is its name) - Iucik Tandir. It is as good as it looks. Braised lamb shank.
Goreme on the way to the Open Air Museum
Goreme at the Open Air Museum. He was not happy. But he sure looks jaunty!
Goreme at the Open Air Museum. Doreen is happy! More painted churches in rocks! Oh Boy!!!
Goreme at the Open Air Museum
Goreme at the Open Air Museum. Doreen sitting waiting to eat at the refectory.
Goreme at the Open Air Museum. The nativity in a church that was probably built in the 3rd century! Most of the frescos (like this one) may have been later. Maybe the 6th century.
Goreme at the Open Air Museum. Jesus.
Goreme at the Open Air Museum. It was crowded. Not like our previous several days here.
Goreme at the Open Air Museum. More crowds
Goreme at the Open Air Museum. They are rebulding one of the caves. I think that violates the spirit of the place.
Goreme at the Open Air Museum. Nore the carved column in the cave
Dan, not too happy, at the Local Restaurant
Dan, happier, at the Local Restaurant
The owner of the Local Restaurant. He gave us a ride back to Uchhisar. We think that is because we gave those old ladies a ride yesterday. Karmic payback.
Doreen at the Local Resaturant
