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@ Turkish Pleasure Boat
Bella begins her tour of "Turkey: Aegean & Black Sea". Merhaba nasılsınız!
Turkish Pleasure Boat
Festooned in cheerful bunting of red and white Turkish flags, plus naval flag pennants, this boat waits in port for the next batch of eager tourists to go aboard and head off over the blue waters for an amazing trip! Which pet knows what those naval flags spell out, by the way?

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@ Long Lake, Turkey
"'In Turkey, almost every meal comes with fresh bread (ekmek). The giving of ekmek is significant in Turkey because, in Islamic belief, bread sustains life. Due to this, bread is never wasted,'" read Bella from the brochure.
"It's certainly delicious bread!" enthused Donna.
Long Lake, Turkey
Lake Uzungöl, in Trabzon, is considered to be Turkey’s most beautiful lake. Located 99 km from Trabzon’s city center, and 19 km from Çaykara’s district center.

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@ Uzungöl Village Of Trabzon
Bella and princess ♥ sparkles had shaken paws and took some time to enjoy the super view in a companionable silence!
Uzungöl Village Of Trabzon
Along the northeast coast of the Black Sea, the earliest civilizations date back more than 9,000 years, the fabled city of Trabzon. Cal Cave is one of the most famous attractions, with a length of eight kilometers, this cave is the second-longest cave known, but only one kilometer is open to the public.

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@ Samsun, Turkey
"'Turkey supplies approximately 75% of the world’s production of hazelnuts. Mainly due to its favourable weather conditions for hazelnut production, hazelnut fields stretch along the Black Sea coasts of Turkey,'" read out Bella from the tour guide.
"Mmm! That's a huge amount of hazelnuts!" declared frisky. "I'm very partial to them myself."
Bella flicked over the page of the brochure. "Yeah. You're particularly fond of them when they're coated in nougat, caramel and chocolate and enveloped in a bright red wrapper with Topic printed on it."
frisky was unabashed. "A hazelnut in every bite, don't forget!"
Samsun, Turkey
Samsum, historically known as Sampsounta, is a major Black Sea port city on the north coast of Turkey. Formally it was a Greek city where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk began the Turkish War of Independence in 1919. The ?ahinkaya Kanyonu, a nature preserve and National Park is a popular tourist destination spot.

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@ Sunset Coast of Giresun
“What have you got in your rucksack, DORTE?” asked Bella. “It looks very full!”
“I’ve come prepared for anything, Bella,” responded DORTE. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!”
Sunset Coast of Giresun
Day is done, gone the sun, but you'll stand on the shore until the last rays disappear from the sky.

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@ Pamukkale Thermal Pools
"In our travel guide it says that in 640 BCE, for the first time in history, coins made of electrum were used by the Lydian king Croesus in Sardis, in the Aegean," remarked lilycat.
"What's electrum?" asked Bella.

Pamukkale Thermal Pools
In the southwest region of Denizli, Turkey, there lies a steep valley with hillsides lined with rows of shimmering white stone steps. Three hundred meters below the surface of the Anatolian plateau, in subterranean caves, mineral-laden water bubbles, due to the volcanic activity in the area. This is a fascinating place with many myths and tales.

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@ Golden Sunset
"This is interesting, Bella! Cherries were first introduced to Europe from Giresun, Northern Turkey."
"I guess we can be very glad of that, Choose a name!"
Golden Sunset
The setting sun in Izmir will amaze everypet as the golden hues paint the sky a gold more valuable than the element.

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@ Mountain Mists
Oh look ... you found a picturesque rock!
Mountain Mists
Skimming the tree tops, low laying clouds, commonly referred to as a mist, add a mysterious air to the tops, making the traveler wonder, what's below?

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@ Serene Forest
Bella impressed snuggle with her command of the Turkish language as she spoke to the waitress in the café. "Cigarillos coming up!" said Bella cheerfully.
snuggle was alarmed. "But Bella, we don't smoke! What were you thinking of?"
"Relax, my little chum. Sigara böreği is a famous Turkish deep-fried pastry. These small, crispy rolls of thin dough are stuffed with a creamy mixture of cheese and parsley and rolled into a cigar shape, then fried."
Serene Forest
Setting sun or rising day? Either way, enjoy the beautiful colors painting the sky, breathe deep and relax!

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@ Çifte Bridge
“What have you got in your rucksack, fresh?” asked Bella. “It looks very full!”
“I’ve come prepared for anything, Bella,” responded fresh. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!”
Çifte Bridge
Twin bridges, these unique architecture span two small rivers to help keep your paws dry.

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@ Tent in the Morning Mist
"We must study the guide to Turkish etiquette, Bella! When you meet a pet, you need to do a firm paw-shake. Upon entering a room, you must shake paws first with the most senior pet present."
"Gotcha, Marley!"
Tent in the Morning Mist
Tired of exploring, everypet can rest weary paws by pitching a tent and enjoying the Borcka area in the forest.

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@ Incekaya Aqueduct, Western Black Sea
"This is interesting, Bella! Cherries were first introduced to Europe from Giresun, Northern Turkey."
"I guess we can be very glad of that, Splash!"
Incekaya Aqueduct, Western Black Sea
Built in the 1790's it's a testament to good construction that is is still standing. Everypet can also walk across the aqueduct, and enjoy the Tokaltli valley

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@ Old Black Smith Shop
“Seeing these places makes me want to go to stay for a week or two, Bella,” remarked Coal. "It's so different!"
"Well, I guess that's the point of travel, isn't it?" said Bella. "To broaden your horizons and so on."
Old Black Smith Shop
Located in Bartin, these historic black smith shop and wooden house, are throwbacks to a time gone by, will you hear your ancestors whisper here?

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@ Amphitheater at Hierapolis
“What have you got in your rucksack, Pekoe?” asked Bella. “It looks very full!”
“I’ve come prepared for anything, Bella,” responded Pekoe. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!”
Amphitheater at Hierapolis
Incredible in size alone, the ancient carved amphitheater is also an intricate work of art.

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@ Horse Drawn Carriage Ride
Oh look ... you found a picturesque rock!
Horse Drawn Carriage Ride
What better way to travel and rest your paws? An old fashioned carriage ride! The horse is all decorated and ready to go, giddyup!

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@ Pomegranate Growing
“What have you got in your rucksack, Tallulah?” asked Bella. “It looks very full!”
“I’ve come prepared for anything, Bella,” responded Tallulah. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!”
Pomegranate Growing
Not your supermarket pomegranate, this one is growing and ripening for your dining pleasure!

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@ Fethiye Beach
Bella impressed George with her command of the Turkish language as she spoke to the waitress in the café. "Cigarillos coming up!" said Bella cheerfully.
George was alarmed. "But Bella, we don't smoke! What were you thinking of?"
"Relax, my little chum. Sigara böreği is a famous Turkish deep-fried pastry. These small, crispy rolls of thin dough are stuffed with a creamy mixture of cheese and parsley and rolled into a cigar shape, then fried."
Fethiye Beach
Fethiye Beach, on the Mugla Sea, is located in the secluded Turkey Turquoise Coast. If you are looking for tranquility, look no further.

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@ Lake at Trabzon
"In our travel guide it says that in 640 BCE, for the first time in history, coins made of electrum were used by the Lydian king Croesus in Sardis, in the Aegean," remarked Twitch.
"What's electrum?" asked Bella.

Lake at Trabzon
Nestled in the green valley, Trazbon beckons the traveler to stand on the hillside and enjoy the beautiful vista displayed before them. What an adventure this will be!

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@ Amphitheater at Izmir
"Our tour leader was saying this morning that although Turkish is the official language of the country, more than 30 other languages are spoken regularly, including Arabic, Kurmanji and Zazaki to name a few," remarked bunny.
"Wow! That's impressive!" replied Bella.
Amphitheater at Izmir
Painstakingly carved into the hillside, once known as Pergamon, now called Izmir, you can pull out your best one pet act and put on the show for the other travelers.

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@ Sunrise at Izmir
Many Turkish jokes revolve around one main character, Temel, his wife Fatima and his friend Dursun. Temel represents a typical man from the Black Sea coastal region and there are hundreds of jokes about this trio and the various adventures they encounter.
Sunrise at Izmir
Kicking the sands between your paws, the early riser gets not only the worm but the beauty of watching the sun rise silently over the sea.

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@ Sumela Monastery in Trabzon
"'In Turkey, almost every meal comes with fresh bread (ekmek). The giving of ekmek is significant in Turkey because, in Islamic belief, bread sustains life. Due to this, bread is never wasted,'" read Bella from the brochure.
"It's certainly delicious bread!" enthused zora.
Sumela Monastery in Trabzon
The Sumela Monastery, in Trabzon is a Greek Orthodox monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary, nestled in the cliff side of the Pontiac Mountains. Amazing views await everypet gazing out the window.

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@ Mugla,Mugla Province
Oh look ... you found a picturesque rock!
Mugla,Mugla Province
The city is the center of the District of Mentese in Mugla Province, which stretches along Turkey's Aegean coast. The old quarter of Mugla—on the slopes and around Saburhane Square, consists of about four hundred registered old houses dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, many of which are restored.

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@ Izmir At Night
"There's a bit of a tongue-twister here in the Language section of our guide, A Lil Ack Ward! I'll read it out. Bir berber bir berbere gel berber beraber Berberistan’da bir berber dükkanı açalım demiş.
"What does it mean, Bella?"
"A barber said to another barber: 'Come, barber, let’s start up a joint barbershop in Barberistan'."
"That's great fun, Bella! Read it out again!"
Izmir At Night
Izmir’s nightlife is wide and varied, including jazz clubs, rock pubs, and laid-back bars. The modern name Izmir is the Turkish rendering of the Greek name Smyrna. Izmir is also known as the Pearl of the Aegean, a vibrant metropolis.

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@ Dove-Cotes, Cappadocia, Anatolia
"Did you know English has quite a few words in the language that come from Turkish, Bella?" asked Heidi.
"Like baklava, perhaps?" queried Bella.
"Good example! Other foods we gain from Turkish are yogurt (yoğurt), kebab or shish kebab kebap or şiş kebap), caviar (havyar), pastrami (pastırma), bergamot (bey armudu), bulgur, kefir, kielbasa ((külbastı) and pierogi (börek).
"Wow! That's quite a few, Heidi!"
Dove-Cotes, Cappadocia, Anatolia
Dove-cotes hollowed out of most of the hills around the area. The excrement from pigeons was used as fertilizer. To keep the pigeons safe white paint made from egg and plaster was painted on the sides of the dove-cote to keep martins and foxes from getting at the pigeons and their eggs.

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@ Izmir, Turkey
As Bella's tour of "Turkey: Aegean & Black Sea" comes to an end, she receives a wonderful gift!
Grey Mountain Range
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.
Izmir, Turkey
Today, Izmir is best known as the most Western-oriented Turkish city. It is the country's third-largest city and one of its largest ports, Izmir has over 8,000 years of history and many archaeological sites, one built by Alexander The great.
Bella has completed her tour of "Turkey: Aegean & Black Sea"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour Turkey!