I planned to go for the hot balloon ride in Cappadocia. We are asked to be at the lobby at 5.30 am in the morning. The glorious morning came and after waiting for 2 hours, we got the call that the ballon ride was cancelled because of high winds. T_T


My heart shattered to pieces although Mr Ouz said that we might get to go the next morning. I saw my dream crushed again. We all went out to the carpet factory - yes another Turkey speciality. The owner show us that every carpet is hand made and it can take years for a carpet to be fully completed. That right there, gives us the hint for the price.


Mr Ouz jokingly said that we will see flying carpet. Indeed, they are! The seller threw the carpet in the air where it spun 3 times and changed colour. My Goodness. Changing colour flying carpet. We asked for some small rugs. The price? Smallest ones costs USD 500. Now, go cry in the corner. Without a doubt, Turkish carpet has the best quality and design. The vibrant colour of the carpet stays for decades and it is made from natural ingredient such as flowers or fruits. No wonder the price is sky high.

Cappadocia

We then went to Goreme open Air Museum. This place was actually carved out to become monestary and churches. I actually went up to the upper level to go into several churches. There are many small churches, where inside, there are full of wall paintings. This place has it's own charm and it is mystical.

Mr Ouz mentioned this was a monestary for girls

Goreme Open Air Museum

Next, the Underground City of Cappadocia. Since my mum is a claustrophobic, She went in there for a bit and turn back when she saw that we have to go through a tiny, small and sloping walkway. My experience? Scary, tight space, dark but adventurous. I was excited all the way. You have to basically crouch and squats everytime you're inside the tunnel. Work my glutes!

I was sweating by the end of the tour

Here they show where early civilization store their foods and sleep and meet. they even have school! It is amazing to think that people in 6-8 B.C can build a whole city. Not for people with claustrophobic though. When I exited the city, I was sweating despite it being cold.

As for souvenirs, a shop in my hotel provides cheap and reasonably priced souvenirs. The cheapest so far in turkey. I bought few pashminas and I bought everyone a Turkey wallet pouch which costs 1 Lira.

The next morning, I was broken hearted again to found out that we wont be able to ride the hot air balloon. The weather is a bit off these couple of days. I was truly heartbroken and we move to our journey to Ankara, the capital city of Turkey and Bolu.