The village of Kalecik as seen from the castle. They are known for wine making with a history going back to the Hittites and even earlier.
The castle as seen from the village. It is an ancient Roman ruin currently being restored.
An old bridge...restored in 1987.
The minaret in the center of the picture is a mosque.
Adam checking to see if a train is coming.
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Very cool pictures! I am enjoying the geography and history lessons!!!
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witty - thanks. i feel it is my duty to put a little turkish history and culture on here. i mean since i live here and all. it would be wrong of me not to.
The train track picture made me nervous...my nightmare would be I would get stuck in between the railroad ties..and then a train would come. Otherwise...great pictures!!
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gina - it kinda made me nervous too...but i figured they were boys out being boys...and i was nowhere around...thank goodness!
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