En route to the next point of interest we stopped at Esentepe Viewpoint with amazing views across Pigeon Valley which earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes that have been
carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeons
were farmed for feathers and food and trained to carry messages but most
importantly their dung was used as manure.
It reminds me of meringue peaks.
It doesn't look real, does it? It could be made out of flour or sugar.
The blue Turkish eye is the most common and is considered a symbol of protection, good health and good energies. It is considered a powerful amulet that protects against bad luck and the evil eye.
Camels aren't native to Turkey and, unlike some Arab countries I've visited, here you aren't asked for money just to take a photo.
I kept meaning to buy one of these little balloons, but I just never got around to it.
Just as we were about to get back on the bus, one of the group spotted this pigeon house - imagine having a whole valley named after you.
