2013-09-25
Did you
know that scenes of the Star Wars on the planet Tatooine were taken from the
landscape of Cappadocia?
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| Planet Tatooine |
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| Planet Tatooine |
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| Planet Tatooine |
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| Planet Tatooine |
Today is
our last day in Turkey. We start the journey back at 3 am tomorrow morning. The
time goes very fast on the Planet Tatooine and it is time to get back on Earth
time.
Before
that, I will like to log today’s activity. We drove around different cities to
check out various homes and habitants. I have attached sample pictures for your
verification. We ran into a professional potter who has been making potteries
for three generations. They taught us
the art of pottery making and hand painting. The work is just
spectacular. Many earthlings bought the samples to take home.
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| Pottery Maker of Tatooine |
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| Finished Pottery |
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| Pottery Painter |
After a
delicious lunch in one of the Peri building (natural rock cave) , we visited
the Monasteries of Gorme. These Christian monks
lived here from around 300 AD and afterword. They painted bountiful
frescos to explain the life and teachings of Jesus of the planet Earth. St.
Basil was the famous one and he spread the message of love and sharing amongst
the Tatooineons (that is why they are friends with the Earthlinks.)
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| Monastery |
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| Transportation of Tatooine |
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| Inhabitants of Tatooine |
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| Home next to Hotel |
I will
continue this blog from India, so please check it out. It might take me couple
of days to get all set up with the system. I will like to extend my thanks to
the “community brain” of the group for coming up with the ideas for the blog.
It has been a fun group activity. Also, special thanks to our multitalented
guide , Behlul Dundar.
Thanks
for cyber journeying with me. If you get a chance visit this magical place. Let
me know if I can help with the planning the trip. I will be in touch soon Insha
Allah
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