@ Turkish Pleasure Boat Melville begins his 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?
While travelling Turkey, you met Balthazar.
Melville shook paws with Balthazar the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ 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 Melville from the brochure. "It's certainly delicious bread!" enthused Kaycee. 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.
While travelling Turkey, you met Kaycee.
Melville shook paws with Kaycee the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Uzungöl Village Of Trabzon zora was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Melville unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which he succeeded in knocking zora’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said zora, exasperated. “We’re about to pose beside this amazing scene—the picture will be of your map if you don’t fold it up PDQ!” 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.
While travelling Turkey, you met zora.
Melville shook paws with zora the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Samsun, Turkey “What have you got in your rucksack, glowy?” asked Melville. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Melville,” responded glowy. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!” 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.
While travelling Turkey, you met glowy.
Melville shook paws with glowy the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sunset Coast of Giresun "There's a bit of a tongue-twister here in the Language section of our guide, Orpheus! I'll read it out. Bir berber bir berbere gel berber beraber Berberistan’da bir berber dükkanı açalım demiş. "What does it mean, Melville?" "A barber said to another barber: 'Come, barber, let’s start up a joint barbershop in Barberistan'." "That's great fun, Melville! Read it out again!" 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.
While travelling Turkey, you met Orpheus.
Melville shook paws with Orpheus the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pamukkale Thermal Pools Choose a name was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Melville unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which he succeeded in knocking Choose a name’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said Choose a name, exasperated. “We’re about to pose beside this amazing scene—the picture will be of your map if you don’t fold it up PDQ!” 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.
While travelling Turkey, you met Choose a name.
Melville shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Golden Sunset “If there's time at the end of the day when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches for a watercolour painting," Arty said, offering Melville a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Arty!" said Melville. "Very relaxing, and your painting will be a great souvenir of Turkey!" Golden Sunset The setting sun in Izmir will amaze everypet as the golden hues paint the sky a gold more valuable than the element.
While travelling Turkey, you met Arty.
Melville shook paws with Arty the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ 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?
While travelling Turkey, you met Rico.
Melville shook paws with Rico the Dark Chocolate Bear. They both received one silver mole!
@ Serene Forest "This is interesting, Melville! Cherries were first introduced to Europe from Giresun, Northern Turkey." "I guess we can be very glad of that, Kady Lee Lee!" Serene Forest Setting sun or rising day? Either way, enjoy the beautiful colors painting the sky, breathe deep and relax!
While travelling Turkey, you met Kady Lee Lee.
Melville shook paws with Kady Lee Lee the Foxfire the Red Panda. They both received one silver mole!
@ Çifte Bridge "There's a bit of a tongue-twister here in the Language section of our guide, Spindra! I'll read it out. Bir berber bir berbere gel berber beraber Berberistan’da bir berber dükkanı açalım demiş. "What does it mean, Melville?" "A barber said to another barber: 'Come, barber, let’s start up a joint barbershop in Barberistan'." "That's great fun, Melville! Read it out again!" Çifte Bridge Twin bridges, these unique architecture span two small rivers to help keep your paws dry.
While travelling Turkey, you met Spindra.
Melville shook paws with Spindra the Grey Spider. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tent in the Morning Mist "This is interesting, Melville! Cherries were first introduced to Europe from Giresun, Northern Turkey." "I guess we can be very glad of that, Balthazar!" 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.
While travelling Turkey, you met Balthazar.
Melville shook paws with Balthazar the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Incekaya Aqueduct, Western Black Sea "Melville, did you know Julius Caesar’s famous saying, 'I came, I saw, I conquered,' was spoken in the Black Sea in Turkey?" "No, I didn't, mucki!" 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
While travelling Turkey, you met mucki.
Melville shook paws with mucki the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Old Black Smith Shop Ginny was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Melville unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which he succeeded in knocking Ginny’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said Ginny, exasperated. “We’re about to pose beside this amazing scene—the picture will be of your map if you don’t fold it up PDQ!” 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?
While travelling Turkey, you met Ginny.
Melville shook paws with Ginny the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Amphitheater at Hierapolis "Did you know English has quite a few words in the language that come from Turkish, Melville?" asked midnught. "Like baklava, perhaps?" queried Melville. "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, midnught!" Amphitheater at Hierapolis Incredible in size alone, the ancient carved amphitheater is also an intricate work of art.
While travelling Turkey, you met midnught.
Melville shook paws with midnught the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ 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!
While travelling Turkey, you met Cherokee.
Melville shook paws with Cherokee the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Cherokee gave you 1 "Rock, Standing Around" size 10
@ Pomegranate Growing Melville impressed Nermal Stingray with his command of the Turkish language as he spoke to the waitress in the café. "Cigarillos coming up!" said Melville cheerfully. Nermal Stingray was alarmed. "But Melville, 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." Pomegranate Growing Not your supermarket pomegranate, this one is growing and ripening for your dining pleasure!
While travelling Turkey, you met Nermal Stingray.
Melville shook paws with Nermal Stingray the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Fethiye Beach "Did you know English has quite a few words in the language that come from Turkish, Melville?" asked Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly). "Like baklava, perhaps?" queried Melville. "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, Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly)!" 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.
While travelling Turkey, you met Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
Melville shook paws with Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) and you found 15 Travel Tokens!
@ Lake at Trabzon "Today's trivia question, Kia! Which countries share a border with Turkey?" Kia slowly ate a baklava, considering this. "Well, Bulgaria and Greece on the European side. On the Asia side ... let's see ... there's Syria ... um ..." "And Iraq, Iran, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, making eight in total." 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!
While travelling Turkey, you met Kia.
Melville shook paws with Kia the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Amphitheater at Izmir "Today's trivia question, Sebastian! Which countries share a border with Turkey?" Sebastian slowly ate a baklava, considering this. "Well, Bulgaria and Greece on the European side. On the Asia side ... let's see ... there's Syria ... um ..." "And Iraq, Iran, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, making eight in total." 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.
While travelling Turkey, you met Sebastian.
Melville shook paws with Sebastian the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sunrise at Izmir "Melville, did you know Julius Caesar’s famous saying, 'I came, I saw, I conquered,' was spoken in the Black Sea in Turkey?" "No, I didn't, Patches!" 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.
While travelling Turkey, you met Patches.
Melville shook paws with Patches the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sumela Monastery in Trabzon "There's a bit of a tongue-twister here in the Language section of our guide, Ladybug! I'll read it out. Bir berber bir berbere gel berber beraber Berberistan’da bir berber dükkanı açalım demiş. "What does it mean, Melville?" "A barber said to another barber: 'Come, barber, let’s start up a joint barbershop in Barberistan'." "That's great fun, Melville! Read it out again!" 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.
While travelling Turkey, you met Ladybug.
Melville shook paws with Ladybug the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ 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.
While travelling Turkey, you met Hot Stuff.
Melville shook paws with Hot Stuff the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Izmir At Night "Today's trivia question, Dong Dong! Which countries share a border with Turkey?" Dong Dong slowly ate a baklava, considering this. "Well, Bulgaria and Greece on the European side. On the Asia side ... let's see ... there's Syria ... um ..." "And Iraq, Iran, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, making eight in total." 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.
While travelling Turkey, you met Dong Dong.
Melville shook paws with Dong Dong the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dove-Cotes, Cappadocia, Anatolia “What have you got in your rucksack, Pingu?” asked Melville. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Melville,” responded Pingu. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!” 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.
While travelling Turkey, you met Pingu.
Melville shook paws with Pingu the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Izmir, Turkey As Melville's tour of "Turkey: Aegean & Black Sea" comes to an end, he 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. Melville has completed his tour of "Turkey: Aegean & Black Sea"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour Scandinavia!
While travelling Turkey, you met Skye.
Melville shook paws with Skye the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!