New Year should be with snow! So we left sunny Kemer in search of snow to the middle of Turkey. As I already wrote, after Cappadocia we went to visit our friend.
We took the risk of going to a cold part of the country, where the temperature at night is below zero. To be honest, we were afraid, because it has been three years since we spend our winters in Kemer, where the temperature at night is always + 10. And here we had to take hats and buy uggi )))
In the region of the city of Sivas there is a village Hasancelebi, where strict Turkish customs are preserved, which surprise us Europeans! For example, a man and a woman cannot stay in the same room in a hotel if they do not have a marriage certificate. Or, for example, only men can come to a cafe. And women live at home. As a very freedom-loving woman, these customs would stress me. I believe that these traditions only worsen the situation in society, provoking people's secret lives. In Ukraine, there were also such strict rules in the days of my parents' youth. And what old traditions in relationships have been preserved in your country?
We stayed in this village for only one day, but we had a great time exploring the mountainous terrain, which is somewhat different from the cliffs of Antalya. The mountains here are spacious and wide, which give a feeling of vast space and flight! The pictures of the mountains against the background of snow and blue sky are especially beautiful. We drove our car along dirt roads, passing small villages where people live a simple life, working on the land.
Interestingly, the ancient houses were destroyed by the earthquake, and only the foundations on which the houses were rebuilt remained.
The bright gray clouds above the mountains make a fantastic contrast with the orange dry grass in the bright sun.
The snow remained only in the depths, and it was truly a very beautiful natural landscape!
You can see the excitement on our faces when we saw snow for the first time 😄But our @darine.darine did find more snow, and we played snowballs and made a little snowman!
While Darinka was building her snowman, I walked among the exotic stones I took some fantastic pictures where the multi-colored moss on the stones creates strange, unique patterns. Once upon a time, I saw such patterns on stones in Crimea in the Kazantip reserve.
Later we came to a mountain lake, which was covered with a crust of ice. We left our car here, and then we walked to the valley, where many rose hips grew. I ate a lot of them from the bush. The berries were frozen and therefore they lost their tartness and were very tasty. We also collected a lot of berries to brew tea. Our Turkish friend brewed a very delicious tea, infusing it for many hours on a hot stove. This way it was a rich red color.
We descended to a rapid river that snaked between exotic green rocks.
There was a lot of snow here and we saw traces of large bear paws!
We were filled with the beauty of this wild nature, the incredibly fresh mountain air. It is impossible to describe how great my pleasure was from seeing beautiful new natural places!
Returning to the village, we saw lonely village houses and a tractor amidst the vast mountain landscapes. It seems that the people who live here are filled with the energy of the mountains and free from the stress of big city life...
I hope my story and photos were able to convey to you my excitement about being in these unique mountains near the village of Hasancelebi. I thank our friend @dewamke44 for the wonderful walk he arranged for us!
In March it will be three years since we left Ukraine and started our #TheLongestTrip
I hope to be able to get back to writing about our adventures since the beginning of the journey soon and I will be happy to share with you all my wonderful finds and discoveries! Thanks for reading and your likes 💕
I have been amazed by these beautiful photos and also by the energy and joy you have there.
Sometimes I can't believe that there are such customs in this day and age... but what can we do?, they are customs and traditions that are fundamentally preserved in small and remote villages. It seems that where you see these situations there are people who are not religious, but extremists. In the end, times change for everyone, but in some places it takes longer, it seems like a standstill.
I was very happy to see you girls!
I really like the expression "living" or "dead" religion. Living religion is where there is a living communication of a person with God. A person is always developing and changing. The main thing is love. Dead religion is where unnecessary traditions and rituals remain, but people move away from love for the sake of customs. Your comments are always the best! Thank you @nanixxx 🙏🏻
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It's no big deal, Olga. Thank you, I agree with your thinking.
People need to have faith, but unfortunately the scriptures are misinterpreted. If God is our father and creator and we are made in his image and likeness I don't think he wants evil for his children, nor punishment. I go back to the phrase ‘we are made in his image and likeness’, this would mean that we are a little bit him, no? I am not religious, I believe in the Universe and its forces, in metaphysics, in the power of thoughts. But it is clear to me that we came here to love and be happy.
You look so damn excited , lol, like a little kid!! I think @darine.darine needs to build a bigger snow man x
So she wanted to make a bigger snowman, but I was worried that she wouldn't freeze :) My facial expression is a play for the audience )))
But Darinka's joy is sincere 😆
LOL I don't believe you! you are just a kid at heart enjoying the moment x
It was an exciting journey. I really like spending time with you. I'm glad you exist.@olga.maslievich
Yes, I was also happy to spend time with you in this unique place! And why haven't you shared your impressions yet @dewamke44 ?
Beautiful spectacle my dear friend
@olga.maslievich , I see the sea almost daily, I live on an island Cuba, it is located in the caribbean sea. I was able to see snow in Canada when I visited this country.Nice day
I wonder what the Caribbean Sea is like? Is it warm, are the beaches beautiful there?
Oh my friend @olga.maslievich it is beautiful, it has a beautiful blue color, depending on the weather it can be very calm or other rough. Its beaches are beautiful, very fine white sand, it is very warm. I hope you visit Varadero or if you prefer more virgin beaches, the keys are a wonderful option. When I see your photos the sea and its coasts seem familiar to me. A big hug. Take care
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This area is very cold in winter. Also wild animals can be found here.
I was very surprised that such a cold place existed. And most importantly: why are hotels so expensive there?
I wish i could SEE the snow, again.
You look so happy 😊
Congrats
I am happy to share my emotions with you 😄
Absolutely stunning photos and wild nature. I can feel your excitement... I would have felt the same!
It is really nice to share my impressions with you. You are a person who appreciates and loves nature 💞
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Thank you very much 😊
snow is magical!
I'm agree with you 😊
Gorgeous photos!
Thank you 😊
I love the view of the snow-capped mountains.
Thank you. I'm glad you liked my photos 😊
I love these images, and especially the energy they convey. Thank you so much for sharing these moments.
Best regards @olga.maslievich
I agree. Even photos of mountain landscapes convey the energy of the natural elements!
Thanks for the feedback @enraizar 🙏🏻
Thank you again @olga.maslievich for sharing this excellent experience. 🤗
The photos are very beautiful! I was fascinated by the landscape, I love the contrast between the snow and the lake... Spectacular!
Snow in the mountains is truly a spectacular sight. I'm glad you enjoyed it!