Derinkuyu vent shafts.
by morgr
There are many vent shafts in Derinkuyu to circulate the air around the underground city. Typically, they are just a hole dug from the surface that connects, at some point, to different floor levels. In addition to this, vent shafts were also used for moving stuff (basket on the end of a rope style) and communication (stick your head in and talk to the guy two floor below you.)
POTTERY KEBAB
by balhannah
YUMMY! A lot of the Restaurants in Goreme serve this kebab.
It is like a stew, full of vegetables and meat in a pottery pot which is sealed and baked. It is then cracked open by you or the Waiter. I had it twice while staying in Goreme. The 1st Restaurant, it was slightly spicy and was served with bread & rice. I was given a knife to crack the top so it would come off. 1st time, I was too soft, told to hit harder which I did, and hey presto! I did it!! They had to pick out a little bit of pottery though as I hit it a bit hard the second time! The top on this one was pottery, not alfoil like in the photo.
Cost at this Restaurant was 14t/l
The 2nd time it was opened by the Waiter and poured onto my plate. This one had an alfoil top like in the photo. It was served with Bread and cost 15 t/l This one wasn't spicy at all, so they do vary a bit.
A very nice, filling meal.
Take your scooter and go...
by gmg61
We rented a scooter from Gortur agency located at Goreme bus station and were completely satisfied.
The scooter was pretty new and in good conditions, the price was fair and we could get a full day of fun not only on tarmac roads but also following gravel paths. And we got beautiful views of Cappadocia.
HORSE RIDING AMONGST THE "SHAPES"
by balhannah
For a way to rest those tired legs and feet, but, to get a sore bottom instead! ...............then go for a Horse ride through Zemi Valley, Rose Valley & Cavusin in a half day tour.
The Tour starts and finishes in Goreme, and your hotel will provide a shuttle to the Stables.
Transport to the balloon
by MalenaN
The balloons fly early in the morning, as the winds are good then. I was picked up by car before five at my pension. We drove to the office where everyone who was going to fly that day got coffee and cockies, while the men put the trailer with the balloon baskets behind the cars. Then we drove to the place where the balloons were going to take off that day.