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Cappadocia is a volcanic area in central Turkey. It is renowned for its strange shapes, called "fairy chimneys", which are formed during millions of years of volcanic activity of three neighbouring mountains.

Different layers in the landscape reflect different layers of volcanic eruptions, red of iron-based elements, grey-black of basalt, white of lime, etc.

The area harbors also many underground cities and thousands of churches carved into the soft tuff, which make Cappadocia a major historical and cultural heritage site.

Balloon tours are a good way to grasp the landscape from above. "Passengers" are picked up from the hotel at 5AM in the summer and around 6:30AM during winter. The departures are generally from the Avanos-Cavusin region.

Hot air balloons, which generally have a capacity of 15 people, are heated with propane. There is no predefined itinerary, as the balloon is driven by the wind, followed by a vehicle on the ground. It goes up as high as 300m., sometimes as low as to touch the leaves of the trees next to the "fairy chimneys". Weather conditions are closely-monitored and tours are organized on suitable mornings only. The landing is done thru the use of a rope that the land crew picks up from below.

A champagne waits the passengers after a calm and spectacular tour of the valley.
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Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Shutter Speed
1/395 second
Aperture
F/8.0
Focal Length
105 mm
ISO Speed
200
Date Taken
Apr 21, 2012, 5:43:42 AM
Lens
EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Sensor Size
5mm
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OH! Phenominal!!