James Gaston

On board

Preparing to land

Goreme from the air 6 Sep 2020 Goreme from the air 6 Sep 2020 Goreme, Turkey --

The pointed, phallic rocks are called fairy chimneys. We'll encounter something similar in Switzerland.

Eroded plateau

Balloon view

Fairy chimneys

Fairy chimneys and balloon

The town of Uchisar is in the distance

Fairy chimney building

The rocks have long been used for housing and storage, now they are even used as hotels and restaurants.

Fairy chimney building

The rocks have long been used for housing and storage, now they are even used as hotels and restaurants.

Fairy chimney building

The rocks have long been used for housing and storage, now they are even used as hotels and restaurants.

Looking down from the balloon

On board

Preparing to land