Sunday, April 22, 2012
7:00 am - Breakfast at hotel
8:00 am - Depart hotel for the day in Cappadocia
8:30 am - Turkish rug and kilim cooperative, tour and demonstration
11:30 am - Mass at historic Cave Church at Gamirasu, followed by lunch (included) at the Hotel/Restaurant there
2:00 pm - Scenic and historic drive (including Goreme) back to Avanos
2:30 pm.-4:00pm.-Goreme Valley for the Churches.
4:30 pm - Chez Galip Pottery in Avanos
6:00 pm Return to Hotel to relax a little before dinner
(Go to bed early for Balloon Ride tomorrow morning)
Constantinople / Istanbul - Ancient and Modern - Crossroads of the World
Istanbul/constantinople - Ancient/Modern - View of the Old City from across the Golden Horn, atop the Galata Tower.
In googling the forgotten cave churches, I came across the Nicophorus Phocas Church (Cavusin), but the Karanlik Kelise (Dark Church) frescoes are magnificent! Have a great time! My love and prayers continue to be with all of you! Enjoy Capadoccia ! And the ballon ride tomorrow ! God bless you all.
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