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@ Coffee and Delight
Grim Grotto begins his tour of "Turkey: Eastern & South-Eastern Anatolia". Merhaba nasılsınız!
Coffee and Delight
Traditional Turkish Coffee and a treat of Turkish Delight will perk up anypet after an afternoon of sight seeing.

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@ Turkish Weaving Loom
“Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Grim Grotto to Phil. “It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!”
Turkish Weaving Loom
Works of art in their own right, a woman sits and works the loom that creates the beautiful silk rugs that Turkey is known for. Just sit down on the finished product and see if it flies off on an adventure!

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@ Turkish Pottery
"We were discussing earlier words we have in English that come from Turkish, Choose a name."
"Are there more examples, Grim Grotto?"
"Well, there's gilet (yelek), horde (ordu), lackey (ulak), odalisque (odalık) and turquoise (turkuaz)."
Turkish Pottery
Beautifully glazed dishes of all colors and sizes, how do you choose which one to buy? Maybe one in each color?

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@ Mount Ararat, in Agri
"Will you have another piece of lokum, Grim Grotto?" asked Winter.
"You bet! This is so great! I suppose it's good to know that Turkish Delight isn't necessarily coated with milk chocolate and wrapped in a purple and gold wrapper!"
"And full of Eastern promise," said Winter solemnly.
Mount Ararat, in Agri
Long rumored to be the resting place of Noah's Ark, Mount Ararat looks majestic reaching to the sky and touching the clouds. Are you up for the climb?

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@ Mardin at Dusk
“Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Grim Grotto to Torch. “It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!”
Mardin at Dusk
Located in the Southern province, Mardin lights up the dusk sky with glowing embers of light.

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@ Almond Orchard at Mardin
“Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Grim Grotto?” suggested Supahfly, sinking down on a convenient tree stump.
Grim Grotto agreed it was well worth spending some time there!
Almond Orchard at Mardin
Bringing joy to the chocolate coconut candy, these almond trees bloom and later will yield nuts of culinary delight, used in all savory and sweet dishes.

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@ Field of Poppies
"We'll be spoilt for choice for our meals out, Grim Grotto!" said snuggle. "Listen to what it says here about Turkish food: 'Blending Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Balkan and Central Asian cuisines, the result is delicious, particularly the plentiful vegetable meze dishes. These are often made with garlic, nuts and spices, which are served with fresh bread, locally produced olive oil and, if it’s in season, pomegranate syrup.'"
"Afiyet olsun, snuggle!" said Grim Grotto. "That's Turkish for bon appetit!"
Field of Poppies
Strolling along the green fields, poppies grow wild, swaying in the afternoon breeze, creating a dance of joy to music only they can hear.

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@ Mosaic Candle Lights
Oh look ... you found a picturesque rock!
Mosaic Candle Lights
when one is shopping at the local bazaar, you'll find Mosaic candle light holders in beautiful colors and patterns. The difficult part is getting it back home without breaking it!

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@ Star Pattern Serving Center
"This is fabulous, Suzy Q," enthused Grim Grotto. "I'll have this photo printed and framed and display it next to my plush reindeer that I got in the little gift shop near Snow Beach and the mother of pearl model of the Taj Mahal from Icon and my statue of the Little Mermaid from Denmark!"
"You'll have a fine collection of mementos, Grim Grotto!" said Suzy Q.
Star Pattern Serving Center
Hand crafted, painted and glazed to perfection, everypet would be happy to display such craftsmanship at their next gathering.

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@ Turkish Air Force
“Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Grim Grotto to Unigy. “It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!”
Turkish Air Force
Flying in formation, the Air Force serves the purpose of defending those on the ground, but also creating daring aerobatic displays!

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@ Turkish Lamps
"This is fabulous, iddels," enthused Grim Grotto. "I'll have this photo printed and framed and display it next to my plush reindeer that I got in the little gift shop near Snow Beach and the mother of pearl model of the Taj Mahal from Icon and my statue of the Little Mermaid from Denmark!"
"You'll have a fine collection of mementos, Grim Grotto!" said iddels.
Turkish Lamps
Blown glass of swirling glass, colored with nature's finest hues, designs added to entice the buyer into taking multiple lamps home, however will you choose?

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@ Bridge at Tunceli
"This is fabulous, Choose a name," enthused Grim Grotto. "I'll have this photo printed and framed and display it next to my plush reindeer that I got in the little gift shop near Snow Beach and the mother of pearl model of the Taj Mahal from Icon and my statue of the Little Mermaid from Denmark!"
"You'll have a fine collection of mementos, Grim Grotto!" said Choose a name.
Bridge at Tunceli
Beep! Beep! While sight seeing, you'll cross many bridges. Some over water, some over land, this one at Tunceli is over muddy waters!

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@ Sights at Mardin
"Did you know Turkey is also a great winter skiing destination, Rufus?" queried Grim Grotto. "There are around a dozen ski resorts in Turkey boasting stunning snow-covered mountain ranges during the winter months. The highest peak in Turkey is Palandoken in the eastern region of Erzurum. It has the longest and steepest runs in the country."
"Perhaps we should have done this trip in the winter, then!"
Sights at Mardin
Built in 1385, the Zinciriye Madrasa is also known as Sultan Isa Madrasa, it is a sight everypet will want to see while visiting Turkey. Rich in history and stories, any history buff will love walking the cobblestones of history.

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@ Ornamental Poppies
"The world’s oldest-known ceramics were originally from Çatalhöyük and Jordan Valley in Anatolia," remarked grey.
"Well, I'm very happy with the ceramics we bought from the bazaar yesterday!" replied Grim Grotto.
Ornamental Poppies
Beautiful blooms, popping with colors, these flowers grow northeastern Turkey and Iran.

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@ Turkish Treats at the Bazaar
Oh look ... you found a picturesque rock!
Turkish Treats at the Bazaar
Fistikli Lokum or to you, Pistachio Delight. I'll take 2 of each please!

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@ Turkish Street Lamps
The waiter placed milky-looking drinks in tumblers before Zazzy and Grim Grotto. "It smells, good, Grim Grotto, what is it?" queried Zazzy.
"It's Boza, an ancient fermented drink usually made from wheat, millet, barley, oats or bulgur. It's believed to have originated in Turkey more than 8000 years ago!"
"Are they hazelnuts on top?" asked Zazzy.
"No, they're actually crunchy roasted chickpeas, and a dusting of cinnamon!"
Turkish Street Lamps
What better way to see along the night streets than ornate and unique lamps? If you rub one, will a genie pop out?

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@ Turkish Flowering Tree
“Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Grim Grotto to Skye. “It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!”
Turkish Flowering Tree
Albizia, or Acacia of Constantinople grows in Asia and is a full sun tree. Delicate and colorful blooms adorn the tree, which can grow to 12 meters.

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@ Turkish Toys
The waiter placed milky-looking drinks in tumblers before Finley and Grim Grotto. "It smells, good, Grim Grotto, what is it?" queried Finley.
"It's Boza, an ancient fermented drink usually made from wheat, millet, barley, oats or bulgur. It's believed to have originated in Turkey more than 8000 years ago!"
"Are they hazelnuts on top?" asked Finley.
"No, they're actually crunchy roasted chickpeas, and a dusting of cinnamon!"
Turkish Toys
Toys are always a favorite to pack in the suitcase and take home from travels, and these little carved and painted wooden people will delight anypet's imagination!

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@ Turkish Region of Gaziantep
Grim Grotto opened his rucksack to find his hat. Zoomer could see Grim Grotto had a beret, a balaclava, a cricket cap, a Tam o' Shanter, a woolly bobble hat, a beanie, a deerstalker hat and a Peruvian chullo!
“Did you bring a Stetson too?” Zoomer asked Grim Grotto.
Turkish Region of Gaziantep
The Gaziantep region is known as the cultivation center for pistachios! Do you like to buy them with the shells or without? Or perhaps only after they have been turned into a sweet treat?

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@ Lake Tortum
"Will you have another piece of lokum, Grim Grotto?" asked Choose a name.
"You bet! This is so great! I suppose it's good to know that Turkish Delight isn't necessarily coated with milk chocolate and wrapped in a purple and gold wrapper!"
"And full of Eastern promise," said Choose a name solemnly.
Lake Tortum
Lake Tortum is located in Erzurum, with blue green waters and steep cliff sides, making it impossible for you to dip your paws in!

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@ Clock tower of Castle of Erzurum
“Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Grim Grotto to Choose a name. “It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!”
Clock tower of Castle of Erzurum
While visiting Erzurum, you can climb to the top of the tower at the Castle and enjoy a long view of the area.

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@ Turkish Coffee Pots
Oh look ... you found a picturesque rock!
Turkish Coffee Pots
Ornate and a work of art on their own, these crafted carafes contain the liquid of life, bubbling black brew, ready for your delight!

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@ Turkish Delights
"This is fabulous, Choose a name," enthused Grim Grotto. "I'll have this photo printed and framed and display it next to my plush reindeer that I got in the little gift shop near Snow Beach and the mother of pearl model of the Taj Mahal from Icon and my statue of the Little Mermaid from Denmark!"
"You'll have a fine collection of mementos, Grim Grotto!" said Choose a name.
Turkish Delights
The bazaar is full of delights and wonders of every kind, and every sweet your tooth might desire have been created with care and creativity! Now, remember, don't eat them all in one sitting or you'll get a tummy ache!

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@ Ferry, Tunceli Pertek.
"You know, Jade, it's really thanks to Turkey that the tulip became popular around the world."
"How did that come about, Grim Grotto?"
"The Flemish Ambassador to the 16th-century court of Suleiman the Magnificent returned to Amsterdam with tulip bulbs, introducing the plant to Holland."
Ferry, Tunceli Pertek.
Sunset on the water is always a beautiful spectacle to behold, and the ferry trip is a perfect way to watch. Ferrying cars and people, the quick 10 minute ride will get you over the water to explore new places.

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@ White Flamingos of Izmir
As Grim Grotto's tour of "Turkey: Eastern & South-Eastern Anatolia" comes to an end, he receives a wonderful gift!
Grey Mountains, Double Peak
Jagged, steep, rounded, tree-filled or bare, snow-covered or subject to torrential rains—mountains are an outstanding feature on the landscape, they draw the eye, they inspire artists and climbers. Mountains affect the weather and can enclose an area of land creating valleys that are rich agricultural areas. Poems are written about mountains. Mountains are a haven for eagles and many forms of wildlife.

These marvellous mountain decorations will be perfect in your art slides whether you are making a mountain retreat for yourself or a home for your pets. Perhaps you have a pet who has always dreamed of going on a climbing expedition and making it to the top of the highest mountain. Used singly as a point of interest, or in multiples to create a whole mountain range, let your imagination soar.
White Flamingos of Izmir
Diet determines the colors of flamingoes, and these spectacular birds are white, and live in Izmir located on the Aegean Coast
Grim Grotto has completed his tour of "Turkey: Eastern & South-Eastern Anatolia"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour Scandinavia!