Routing out of
Cappadocia, the first stop for the day, supposedly another knowledge thirsting visit,
when it actual fact the catch was another marketing and sales gimmick (Cappadocia Turkey). No
doubt, sincerely, this visit of ours in Hanem Arts Centre, in all fairness, I
must say did expose us on semi-precious and precious as Nava K gemstones from beneath
Turkey. (Canakkale/Kusadasi/ Pamukkale & Istanbul) Honestly, we did gather some knowledge
on how stones are carefully harvested and cut-shined-polished, thereafter either
sold as individual pieces or mounted in/on jewelries
. The best part of it all was that there’s no hold barred to picturing. Yes, you can put your phone or
camera to use compared to those outlets I have visited in other countries (Krabi Thailand, Perth Australia & Bangkok Thailand). Took me by surprise until I made it a point for checking with the staff. He reaffirmed it. Such an unorthodox liberal business think-tank I believe must be looked up at. Respect and thumbs up to these people. Having said that, no matter what, I am not gamed for precious gems.
Not at all. Unsure I am if the rest bought, but I can vouch that all of us did marvel over
those impressive glittering gems.
On the road again, followed by our customary lunch break, by 3.00pm, we were at the gatehouse of Ankara Anitkabir. Quite a peculiar security check
actually, we got down from the coach for passing by the guards, consequently,
we crossed the road to get back into the coach. Whatever for? Even tour guide
couldn’t answer. He in return just smiled. Guess one of those things even the
Turkish people can’t comprehend.
Nevertheless, I can certainly tell you what’s in store
for us in Ankara Anitkabir. Ankara Anitkabir is the state of art for honouring
and remembering Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. The founder and first President of the
Republic of Turkey and also the Turkish leader of War of Independent. Logically
then, Ankara Anitkabir is synonymous with history of Turkey and Mustafa Kemal
Ataturk. Literally everything related and correlated, we viewed the collection
of precious things, books and what not. Changing of guards is the other
attraction, additionally, Ankara Anitkabir is the
resting place of Ismet Inonu, the second
President of Turkey who left to heaven in 1973. His tomb on the opposite side of
the Ceremonial Ground faces Ataturk Mausoleum.
Ankara Anitkabir,
believe me, in a huge open area is really fantastic. Really meaningful
monumental structures and it stretches till the far end. All of these coming
together (Hanoi Vietnam & Rome 2 Days) as one of the best among the rest of the places I have visited so far
in Turkey and elsewhere. What else did I do in Ankara Anitkabir? I was already
reminded by our tour guide not to needle the guards. So I had to behave myself but
when it came to my moment of picturing, I literally let loose because Ankara
Anitkabir for some reason or rather did spring-sprung my inner happiness. Bottom
line, I just so love Ankara Anitkabir.
By far, Ankara Anitkabir is the only place we visited in Ankara. our journey continued further up all the way to Bolu.
Just a stopover and nothing for sightseeing, our overnight took place in Koru
Hotel during this winter snowfall. Nice hotel. My room was no short of comfort, dinner however didn’t
really capture our palates.
Breakfast on the other hand was really tummy tucking. Indeed, an appreciated
buffet. Right after breakfast, we started with happiness and clowning in the garden, akin a true fairy-tale
snow paradise. Marvelousness. By 9.00am, we departed for hitting back to Istanbul.
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