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Carol 202 | profile | all galleries >> World Travel >> Turkey from 2007 to 2009 >> Mersin Area >> Camliyayla: Feb 2008 tree view | thumbnails | slideshow

Camliyayla: Feb 2008

Bob and I hopped in the car and headed for Camliyayla, Turkey on a sunny day in February. We went up the Otobahn as far as Gulek and then followed a paved road through the hills and pine forests, across a beautiful lake and into the town of Camliyayla. I was amazed at the size of the town, but it was not crowded this time of year. In the summer, I understand it overflows with people escaping the heat of Adana. We spent some time hiking the rocky outcropping to the fortress, then had a simple lunch of lamancuh (like little Turkish pizzas) in the center of town, and then went "four wheeling" in my Honda to the Sinap Kalesi, which looked more like a watch tower to me. I held my breath more than once as Bob navigated down 2 miles of muddy track to get to the tower, but we made it safe and sound--I love my Honda (and Bob of course).
Camliyayla, Turkey: Feb 2008
Camliyayla, Turkey: Feb 2008
The village has some very nice, modern homes, but I love the old houses.
The village has some very nice, modern homes, but I love the old houses.
Ewe grazing along our path.
Ewe grazing along our path.
Steps carved out of the rocky landscape.
Steps carved out of the rocky landscape.
Self-portrait--I'm just so happy to be outside on such a beautiful day.
Self-portrait--I'm just so happy to be outside on such a beautiful day.
It was such a beautiful day that I was able to roll up my sleeves and work on my tan.
It was such a beautiful day that I was able to roll up my sleeves and work on my tan.
The stairs we took down were a little steeper than the stairs we took up.
The stairs we took down were a little steeper than the stairs we took up.
Another old stone house in Camliyayla.  The fortress is on the left.
Another old stone house in Camliyayla. The fortress is on the left.
Hawk 1, Squirrel 0
Hawk 1, Squirrel 0