Çankaya Turkey

We were hosted in Cankaya, which is a suburb of Ankara in Turkey. Our hosts took us on many excursions in and around their huge city. We visited a school and the children entertained us with traditional folk dancing. After we said goodbye to our new friends, we took a bus trip south to Antalya.

 

  • The old town in Ankara
    The old town in Ankara

    In this historic part of the city, old buildings have been renovated rather than replaced by new ones.

  • Welcome Party Entertainment
    Welcome Party Entertainment

    We were entertained with traditional Turkish folk songs

  • Joining in
    Joining in

    Some of our group joined in with a simpler folk song

  • The Ataturk Mausoleum
    The Ataturk Mausoleum

    We toured this magnificent monument to perhaps the most famous of Turkish people.

  • Ankara
    Ankara

    This was the view from the castle, high on a hill.

  • School Visit
    School Visit

    We were entertained by the children dancing in folk costume.

  • Farewell Party at the Lake
    Farewell Party at the Lake

    Tea and cakes as we enjoyed the lakeside view

  • Photos at the Farewell
    Photos at the Farewell

    We took photos and then took a stroll around the lake.

  • Cappadocia
    Cappadocia

    We extended our stay in Turkey with a bus tour. Cappadocia is an altogether otherworldly place.

  • Traditional entertainment
    Traditional entertainment

    Our tour included a visit to a restaurant with music and dance.

  • Folk Dancing
    Folk Dancing

    There was a large variety of music and dancers in various traditional costumes.

  • Aspendos
    Aspendos

    A Roman ampitheatre, which is still in use today.

  • The Antalya coastline
    The Antalya coastline

    We spent a few days in a fabulous hotel overlooking the sea..

  • The Old Town in Antalya
    The Old Town in Antalya

    This historic city has lots to see and do.

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