Centuries ago, about 3 volcanic eruptions occurred in this place, which caused the rocks to be shaped the way they are shaped today. Alexander the Great even tried to rule this area, followed by the Romans.
What I didn't know before going there was the fact that the Romans carved the rocks to make caves, and used them not just as shelter, but also as tombs. Luckily, I learned this fact on my last day there, as I was already spooked enough by the city anyway. drumroll
THIS is Cappadocia!
And that's me posing in front of the Open Air Museum which contains over 30 carved-in-rock churches.
BEFORE that however, I decided to take a 2-hour horse ride through the valleys and mountains of Cappadocia. Now although they tell you it's an amazing experience, they sure don't tell you anything about safety measures. I was given a helmet, and told that if I want the horse to stop, I have to pull the ropes from both sides very hard.
Well, the horse didn't listen, and threw me off its back, and luckily, I didn't break any bones. Now THAT was an unforgettable experience.
These are some pics I was able to take WHILE I was on the horse!
The next day, I woke up to a beautiful snow-covered Cappadocia:
Only to end the day with an ATV getting stuck in the snow and freezing to death while waiting for someone to help us.
BUT! It was still fun. Either way I enjoyed my time.
My advice for those who want to go there?
Go for one day. It's more than enough to do everything you want to do. The town is small (and spooky :D) so it's quite easy to do everything in one day!
