April 18, 2026    The underground city was a bit challenging for me because sometime we were "stuck" because folks in front of us in the tunnels weren't moving!   More often tunnels were very short and we could stand up. Note that it wasn't crowded. Some info I found helpful:  An intricate system of tunnels, chambers, and galleries has been excavated deep into the volcanic tuff rock at  Kaymakli Underground City . There are eight floors in the city, although only four are accessible to the general public today. The underground city can hold up to 3,000 people and is over   85 meters deep . You will come across low, winding passages, steep stairs, and rooms that have seen a variety of uses as you explore Kaymakli.  Water wells, storage spaces, and ventilation shafts are also visible. Some of the spaces, including a church, stables, and kitchens, were used as social gathering places. Burial chambers, which were used to bury the dead inside the...

  April 23, 2026   Today is National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Turkish: Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı) is a public holiday in Turkey commemorating the foundation of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, on 23 April 1920. It is also observed by Northern Cyprus. Events at schools take place across Turkey on Children's Day. First stop, Zelve Valley;   Nice and realized we’re done with rock/chimney fairy dwelling. More wildflowers with the rain! Column church, Holy Cross Church Drive: cities have symbols such as horses which were common and really well done, dog was too, and a shamrock!   Impressive mountain, breathtaking, many many photos!   Jackdaw crow like social smart bird. Sultanihani Caravanserai was awesome.   Very Yelahanka like village/city and terrific museum inside.   Old rugs on display of remarkable quality. Çatalhöyük, Antatolia region, Turkey. https://www.grayhairedglobetrotter.com/2026/04/catalhoyuk-antatoli...