@ Kas Bay, Antalya Red Jamie begins her tour of "Turkey: Mediterranean". Merhaba nasılsınız! Kas Bay, Antalya Kas is a Unesco world heritage site. Kas means eyebrow in Turkish, Meis Island looks like an eye, and Kas Bay looks like the eyebrow over it. Kas was founded by the Lycians. In Kas, you can visit a Lycian tomb and other ancient ruins. A popular sport in Kas Bay is scuba diving.
While travelling Turkey, you met Luckyice.
Red Jamie shook paws with Luckyice the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Old Fortress Walls, Antalya Old Town "I've bought so many souvenirs already my backpack's almost full!" said Millicent. "Me too!" said Red Jamie. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?" Old Fortress Walls, Antalya Old Town This photograph shows some of the remaining ancient fortress walls. Most of the walls have been torn down as the city expanded. The stunning blue of the water has earned this area the name of The Turquoise Coast, and Turquoise is Old French for Turkish Stone.
While travelling Turkey, you met Millicent.
Red Jamie shook paws with Millicent the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Eagle And Tazi Canyon, Antalya "I've bought so many souvenirs already my backpack's almost full!" said Innes. "Me too!" said Red Jamie. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?" Eagle And Tazi Canyon, Antalya Considered to be one of the most beautiful canyons in the Mediterranean. Eagle and Tazi Canyon is located in the national park Köprülü Canyon, which is between the districts of Serik and Manavgat. The depth of the Tazi Canyon ranges from 200 to 500 meters, Kopruchay River.
While travelling Turkey, you met Innes.
Red Jamie shook paws with Innes the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Olympos Beydaglari National Park "Shall we have the Gözleme for lunch, Red Jamie?" queried Midnight love. "What is it made of, Midnight love?" "It's a Turkish flatbread made with olive oil and yogurt, which gives it more of a pancake texture. Then the dough is filled with, say, vegetables, eggs, cheese or mushrooms, and is then baked on a griddle." "It sounds yummy, Midnight love! I'll have mushrooms in mine, I think!" Olympos Beydaglari National Park Located southwest of Antalya this national park was established in 1972. Within the park are the ancient ruins of Olympos (Olympus), Phaselis, and Idyros. The park encompasses an area of 34,425 ha (132.92 sq mi). From the coastline to mountains this park is popular with tourists looking to hike, camp, paraglide, or engage in water sports. Pack up a picnic and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
While travelling Turkey, you met Midnight love.
Red Jamie shook paws with Midnight love the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Moon And Sea, Antalya "I've bought so many souvenirs already my backpack's almost full!" said Daisy Lee. "Me too!" said Red Jamie. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?" Moon And Sea, Antalya After a busy day of sightseeing, you and your pets take a few moments to appreciate the splendour that is a moonlit sea. A cooling breeze, gentle light from the moon, the sound of the sea telling you it is time to relax. Goodnight dear pets, tomorrow will be another fun-filled day.
While travelling Turkey, you met Daisy Lee.
Red Jamie shook paws with Daisy Lee the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Caves, Antalya “I can never remember how to spell ‘Mediterranean’, Red Jamie,” mused Tesla, clutching a postcard and sucking the end of his pen. “Is it two ts and one r?” “Simples,” grinned Red Jamie. “You just need to remember it’s got ‘terra’ in the middle, which is Latin for ‘earth’, and the ‘Medi’ bit means ‘middle’. Put the two together and Bob’s your uncle.” “Middle Earth!” cried Tesla. Caves, Antalya If you wish to go cave exploring, Antalya is a perfect place to visit. There are many caves, and Antalya has the world's third-longest underwater cave, Altinbesik Cave. Karain Cave, at 500,000 years old, is considered to be the oldest human habitation in Anatolia, inhabited from the Paleolithic to the Iron Age. Blue cave (Mavi Magara) is located in the Kekova region, a small Turkish Island in Antalya province. The Blue Cave has gained its name from the sapphire walls as light bounces off the bright blue water of the sea.
While travelling Turkey, you met Tesla.
Red Jamie shook paws with Tesla the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tip Of Alanya Peninsula "According to our brochure, ashley, hundreds of marinas and beaches in Turkey have a blue flag status, to signify the cleanest and best beaches." "Sounds excellent, Red Jamie! I'm looking forward to our next dip in the sea!" Tip Of Alanya Peninsula Alanya Castle stands atop this peninsula, a Seljuk-era citadel dating from 1226. This area is popular with boaters and partiers who wish to spend the day admiring the lovely views.
While travelling Turkey, you met ashley.
Red Jamie shook paws with ashley the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ The Sea, Antalya Oh look ... you found a picturesque rock! The Sea, Antalya As far as the eye can see, nothing but blue ocean, waves and clouds. Maybe you and your pets would like to take a dip in that blue water, or perhaps you would prefer to just sit and read a good book or think your thoughts without any distractions.
While travelling Turkey, you met Icy.
Red Jamie shook paws with Icy the Baby Seal. They both received one silver mole!
@ Palm Trees And Distant Mountains "I've bought so many souvenirs already my backpack's almost full!" said Choose a name. "Me too!" said Red Jamie. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?" Palm Trees And Distant Mountains The Phoenix theophrasti is the only native palm tree to Turkey, other species were introduced. The tree is purely ornamental, but when you see a scene like this you are not thinking about anything other than how relaxing this is.
While travelling Turkey, you met Choose a name.
Red Jamie shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Termessos Theatre, Antalya İztuzu Beach, just west of Fethiye, is a major breeding ground for the endangered loggerhead sea turtle. The turtles arrive between May and October, climbing ashore at the exact site of their birth to lay a new generation of eggs. The beach sees around 300 nests dug each year. Termessos Theatre, Antalya Termessos is one of the best-preserved ancient cities of Turkey. It lies 34 kilometers to the north-west of Antalya, soaring over 1,000 meters above the sea, and is located in the Güllük Dagi National Park. What thoughts would go through your mind as you sit atop the stone seats?
While travelling Turkey, you met Sebastian.
Red Jamie shook paws with Sebastian the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mountain View, Antalya "Did you know the oldest shipwreck in the world was discovered off the shore at Uluburun, Kas Kaş in 1982?" asked Red Jamie. "Really?" responded frisky. "How old was the ship?" "It is believed that the ship dates back to the late 14th century BCE. It's on display at the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Just think, the sailors that once navigated this ancient vessel belonged to the Bronze Age!" Mountain View, Antalya Looking out over the rugged mountains. This view is either taken from Falex park 2, a park on the coast of Antalya or overlooking the green space on the other side. The Beydaglari Mountains, is the western extension of the Taurus Mountains, lie to the west of the Bay of Antalya.
While travelling Turkey, you met frisky.
Red Jamie shook paws with frisky the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ancient Ruins, Manavgat, Turkey "Shall we have the Gözleme for lunch, Red Jamie?" queried Fyzbana. "What is it made of, Fyzbana?" "It's a Turkish flatbread made with olive oil and yogurt, which gives it more of a pancake texture. Then the dough is filled with, say, vegetables, eggs, cheese or mushrooms, and is then baked on a griddle." "It sounds yummy, Fyzbana! I'll have mushrooms in mine, I think!" Ancient Ruins, Manavgat, Turkey Manavgat is famous for the ancient city of Side which has the best known classical sites in the country, some of the ruins are world-famous, such as The Temple of Apollo. There is also a Greek Amphitheater, Side Antik Kenti, Monumental Fountain (Nymphaeum), Seleukia (Lybre) and many more.
While travelling Turkey, you met Fyzbana.
Red Jamie shook paws with Fyzbana the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Düden Waterfalls, Antalya "Did you know the oldest shipwreck in the world was discovered off the shore at Uluburun, Kas Kaş in 1982?" asked Red Jamie. "Really?" responded shyla. "How old was the ship?" "It is believed that the ship dates back to the late 14th century BCE. It's on display at the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Just think, the sailors that once navigated this ancient vessel belonged to the Bronze Age!" Düden Waterfalls, Antalya The Düden Waterfalls are a group of waterfalls that were formed by the recycle station water, 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) northeast of Antalya. A park has been created around the waterfalls.
While travelling Turkey, you met shyla.
Red Jamie shook paws with shyla the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Manavgat Waterfall, Antalya, Turkey "It says here that the colour turquoise is from the French word turquois, which represents the amazing colour of Turkey’s Mediterranean sea coast," remarked Roxy. "It certainly is a very beautiful, brightly coloured sea," replied Red Jamie. Manavgat Waterfall, Antalya, Turkey The Manavgat Waterfall on the Manavgat River is close to the city of Side, a city on the southern Mediterranean coast. Shady tea gardens near the waterfall provide a great place to rest. During the flood season, the waterfall may disappear.
While travelling Turkey, you met Roxy.
Red Jamie shook paws with Roxy the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Alanya, Turkey Oh look ... you found a picturesque rock! Alanya, Turkey Alanya is a beach resort city on Turkey’s central Mediterranean coast and a district in the Antalya province. A popular tourist destination spot that accounts for over 9 percent of Turkey’s tourism. Finds in the nearby Karain Cave, 27 km/ 17 miles Northwest of Alanya City, indicate occupation during the Paleolithic era as far back as 20,000 BC.
While travelling Turkey, you met Lucky.
Red Jamie shook paws with Lucky the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kleopatra Plaji, Alanya City "Did you know the oldest shipwreck in the world was discovered off the shore at Uluburun, Kas Kaş in 1982?" asked Red Jamie. "Really?" responded Frankie. "How old was the ship?" "It is believed that the ship dates back to the late 14th century BCE. It's on display at the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Just think, the sailors that once navigated this ancient vessel belonged to the Bronze Age!" Kleopatra Plaji, Alanya City Alanya is a resort town featuring Cleopatra Beach (Kleopatra Plaji) on the southern coast of Turkey, which is considered to be one of the best beaches in Turkey. The area also offers Alanya Castle, a giant Seljuk-era fort turned open-air museum.
While travelling Turkey, you met Frankie.
Red Jamie shook paws with Frankie the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Turkish Cuisine Red Jamie and paws were entranced on reaching this Mediterranean viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! Turkish Cuisine Turkish cuisine is based on Ottoman cuisine, a fusion of many different countries such as Egypt, Armenia, Greece. The Turkish people believe eating a heavy breakfast is healthier than eating a heavy lunch or dinner. A selection of foods you may find on a typical Turkish breakfast is bread, cheese, eggs, butter, honey, olives, walnuts, perhaps beginning breakfast with soup. Each area of Turkey has regional food preferences. Around the Black Sea, fish is used extensively, and corn dishes. In the southeast, kebabs, mezes (many small dishes), and baklava.
While travelling Turkey, you met paws.
Red Jamie shook paws with paws the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rainbow On The Water, Alanya "It says here that the colour turquoise is from the French word turquois, which represents the amazing colour of Turkey’s Mediterranean sea coast," remarked Smokey. "It certainly is a very beautiful, brightly coloured sea," replied Red Jamie. Rainbow On The Water, Alanya The lights from boats on the Gulf of Antalya form a rainbow of colour across the water at night. You can take a boat tour or just sit on the beach and dream as the sun goes down.
While travelling Turkey, you met Smokey.
Red Jamie shook paws with Smokey the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Red Tower At Night, Alanya "I've bought so many souvenirs already my backpack's almost full!" said Choose a name. "Me too!" said Red Jamie. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?" Red Tower At Night, Alanya The Red Tower, a historical tower in Alanya was completed in 1226 and it protects the Tersane shipyard, located south of Kleopatra Beach. The name is derived from the red bricks used in its construction. The tower is a symbol of Alanya and is the best-preserved Seljuk building in the city.
While travelling Turkey, you met Choose a name.
Red Jamie shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Zeus Temple In Silifke Red Jamie and Adept Sanitation Juggernaut were entranced on reaching this Mediterranean viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! Zeus Temple In Silifke In the center of Silifke—a town in south-central Turkey, there are modest remains of an ancient temple, built in the 2nd or 3rd century CE. The temple is thought to be dedicated to Zeus. Now the ruins are known as the Temple of Storks because these birds have built a nest on top of the only remaining standing column.
While travelling Turkey, you met Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Red Jamie shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut and you found 75 Travel Tokens!
@ Orange Poppy, Atatürk Parki "I've bought so many souvenirs already my backpack's almost full!" said Brian. "Me too!" said Red Jamie. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?" Orange Poppy, Atatürk Parki Orange poppies, native to Turkey, are one of the many flowers to be found in the Atatürk Park in the city of Adana. A large green space in the city center. A popular place to relax after a day of work, with many varieties of trees, some statues and fountains.
While travelling Turkey, you met Brian.
Red Jamie shook paws with Brian the Chameleon Snail. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sabanci Central Mosque, Adana Oh look ... you found a picturesque rock! Sabanci Central Mosque, Adana Sabanci Merkez Camii in Adana is the second largest mosque in Turkey. With six minarets similar to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, it is built on 52,600 square meters (566,000 square feet) of land.
While travelling Turkey, you met Quacker.
Red Jamie shook paws with Quacker the Duckling. They both received one silver mole!
@ Adana, Old Stone Bridge "Did you know the oldest shipwreck in the world was discovered off the shore at Uluburun, Kas Kaş in 1982?" asked Red Jamie. "Really?" responded Shyla. "How old was the ship?" "It is believed that the ship dates back to the late 14th century BCE. It's on display at the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Just think, the sailors that once navigated this ancient vessel belonged to the Bronze Age!" Adana, Old Stone Bridge Taskopru, this 16th century Roman stone bridge, with 21 arches spanning the Seyhan River, is known as the oldest bridge in the world that is still in use. The bridge is open to pedestrians and cyclists, and the surrounding park is popular with people wanting to stroll amongst plants and take tea for a relaxing break.
While travelling Turkey, you met Shyla.
Red Jamie shook paws with Shyla the Squishy, The Baby Squirrel. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kilgen River at Kozan, Adana Province "'The Nazar boncuğu, or “evil eye”, is the best-selling souvenir in Turkey. It's a stone made from molten glass, iron and copper. A 3000-year old tradition, it is worn to protect the wearer from evil forces. The belief is that the blue colour of the stone has the power to shield from negative energy,'" read out Brownie from the local brochure. "I think we need to drop in at the bazaar again!" suggested Red Jamie. Kilgen River at Kozan, Adana Province The Kozen Dam on the Kilgen River was constructed between 1967 and 1972, and it helps irrigate 10,220 hectares (25,254 acres) of land. The Kilgen River, a tributary of the Ceyhan, flows through Kozan and crosses the plain south into the Mediterranean.
While travelling Turkey, you met Brownie.
Red Jamie shook paws with Brownie the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kozan, Adana Province, Turkey As Red Jamie's tour of "Turkey: Mediterranean" comes to an end, she receives a wonderful gift! Grey Mountain, Sharp 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. Kozan, Adana Province, Turkey Kozan, formally Sis or Siskia (Armenian) is located 68 km (42 miles) northeast of Adana in the northern Cukurova Plain. From 3000 BC onwards, there were Hittite settlements in these plains behind the Mediterranean coast, based on farming and grazing animals. Today Kozan is a city surrounded by vineyards, gardens and groves of cypress, sycamore, fig, orange and lemon trees. Red Jamie has completed her tour of "Turkey: Mediterranean"! Your Turkish Delights are now over, but PnF will hold a new event again soon!
While travelling Turkey, you met Redington.
Red Jamie shook paws with Redington the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!