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Merhaba Turkey!

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Merhaba Turkey means Hello Turkey!

Spent 3 glorious weeks with my three other dear friends Vivi, SK and TWM!

This is my graduation trip; my first time back packing; my first time taking various transport including by plane, ferries, taxis, trams, dolbus; my first time catching Eurovision, my first time hitchhiking, my first time going on a private tour with 2 young tour guides! So many first times here!!

The cosmopolitcan Istanbul; The wonderful volcanic landforms at Cappadocia; Jumping into the Mediterranean Sea; The splendors of Aspendos & Ephesus; Eating kofte, pide, gozleme, breaking the pottery; Coupled with our incessent bridge & tai dee games.. And of course, I will never forget the hospitability of the Turks who are ever so ready to offer a cup of Turkish Tea to us! And special thanks to Ufuk and friends!

This is indeed an experience of a lifetime! I totally enjoyed the time with my three dear friends!!! From our pursuit of the "gon" to AT-ism to the pursuit of the cards and maggi mee eventually. And importantly.. I love Turkiye!! The best place that I have been to!!

Route taken and entries by Real Traveler emily tanbt

  1. 1

    Istanbul - Paris of the East

    Istanbul, Turkey | May 05 '07 | Reviews: 0

    More photos of Istanbul can be viewed Continue reading »

     see 28 photos »  
  2. 2

    Cyprus- Girne (Kyrenia)

    Kyrenia, Cyprus | May 10 '07 | Reviews: 0

    More photos of Cyprus can be viewed Continue reading »

     see 3 photos »  
  3. 3

    Kappadokya: The land of the beautiful horses

    Cappadocia, Turkey | May 14 '07 | Reviews: 2

    Day 8 - Traffic Day

    Took a 3 hour ferry from Girne to Tasucu. It was real bumpy and it is officially the worst ride for me i... Continue reading »

     see 48 photos »    see 2 places visited »  
  4. 4

    Antalya

    Olympos, Turkey | May 17 '07 | Reviews: 1

    Day 12 Archaeological Museum

    Today is our first day at Antalya after a gruelling ride of 8 hours. My knee caps hurt! I think... Continue reading »

     see 80 photos »    see 1 place visited »  
  5. 5

    Pamukkale

    Pamukkale, Turkey | May 21 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Day 15 A Mantle of White

    We wanted to spend the night here at Pammukale just to learn from Hallis (Peri Pension Cappadocia)... Continue reading »

     see 10 photos »  
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    Ephesus

    Selcuk, Turkey | May 21 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Day 15 - Arrived in Selcuk!

    After Pammukale, we arrived here in 3 hours!! Yipee! Met a Bulgarian lady who is really fri... Continue reading »

     see 37 photos »  
  7. 7

    Istanbul - The Asian Side

    Istanbul, Turkey | May 24 '07 | Reviews: 1

    Day 18 - Back in Istanbul

    Arrived in Istanbul after a long ride via KOC coach. Really comfortable bus but I am suffering fro... Continue reading »

     see 54 photos »    see 1 place visited »  

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