Rocks, rocks and more rocks!

Our final day in Cappadocia was spent being our own tour guides. We had got quite competent at this over the last fortnight. Logically, we decided to explore Pasabagi and Dervent Valley in the cool of the morning. We certainly knew we were heading in the right direction, just follow the tour buses! In the Dervent Valley using your imagination is required as some rocks look like animals, such as rabbits and camels. As the hottest part of the day rolled around we drove to a little town called Kaymalki, where there is an underground city. Back in the day they believe they were up to a 150 - 200 underground cities through Cappadocia. Many still undiscovered since the last inhabitants.

Below the surface the drop in temperature was a relief and to welcome us was a maze of rooms and tunnels. Many of the rooms had multiply entry points with many nooks and crannies. Without the arrows directing you, it would be too easy to get lost with the multiply pathways and four tiers. After acting like a bunch of kids weaving in and out of the rooms and imaging what life was like underground we decided to move out to our last location of the day, a neighbouring town - Uchisar.

As you drive into town there is Pigeon Valley, named, yes... due to all the pigeons. Along the this valley, not only are there man made caves but hundreds of small holes made by the numerous pigeons that occupy the area. Lastly we stopped at another local hangout for the pigeons the castle of Uchisar, which perched on the highest point in the city. As you climb the castle surroundings you get amazing and panoramic views of the region. Once at the top, you can't help but find a shady nook and admire the stunning views. As it was becoming our custom we headed back to our head quarters for a mandatory siesta in preparation of an evening consuming local cuisine and battling it out over a deck of cards.