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the Ilgaz National Park near
Kastamonu or whitewater raft-
ing in one of its many rivers. See
p. 194.
Learning how
to barter and
securing a bargain souvenir to
take home in the Arasta, the Old
Bazaar, in Safranbolu. See p. 194.
Exploring the
rock caves and
the remains of two fortresses at
Amasra, and then stopping off at
its small castle to play soldiers.
See p. 184.
Getting sticky
as you eat the
gorgeous chocolate-nut candy
made in Ordu around the time
of the hazelnut harvest, and
dancing with the locals as part
of its Golden Hazelnut Festival.
See p. 183.
Heading out
to Akçakoca to
cycle and explore its lanes sur-
rounded by hazelnut orchards,
and stopping at the nearest mar-
ket or local shop to buy some.
See p. 184.
Taking part
in the
dernek
festivities around Trabzon, and
trying to learn the steps of the
traditional dances that have been
handed down through the gen-
erations. See p. 183.
Gazing in
wonder at the ghostly
Sümela Monastery, near
Trabzon, which sits high up on
the side of a sheer rock face, and
then going inside to see the fres-
cos. See p. 191.
Going out
for the day onboard
one of the little boats that leave
the harbour at Sinop and gazing
at the coves and forests that face
the sea, and then stopping
awhile to jump overboard and
enjoy a swim in the cool waters.
See p. 186.
Ankara & the Anatolia
Region
Going up
in a hot-air balloon
over Cappadocia and seeing the
extraordinary rock formations
from above, and then landing
and gazing at them in wonder
up close. See p. 220.
Enjoying the
slides and wave
pools of Ankara's Aquapark and
trying your hand at whitewater
rafting, albeit in the safety of the
complex. See p. 211.
Visiting the
underground city
of Derinkuyu, and making your
way through the eerie tunnels to
see where thousands of people
once lived. See p. 215.
Taking a
tour of the gardens at
the Museum of Anatolian
Civilization in Ankara and dis-
covering statues and pots at
every turn. See p. 219.
Skiing
in the lively resort of
Palandöken, and then taking a
trip out to see the remains of
the ancient city of Erzurum. See
p. 215.
Exploring the
So
g
anli Valley,
home of the traditional cloth
doll, and buying one as a keep-
sake. See p. 210.
Gazing in
wonder at the huge
vintage steam trains at the open-
air Turkish Railways Steam
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