General photo highlights from the first week. I will keep most of the updates brief as I would like to spend as much time as I can exploring. I have many stories, however, that I would love to talk about over coffee. Text on the internet can hardly do them justice.

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Mosaics and great ancient artwork

Political flags waving in the streets

Bazaars

Roman era underground cistern

Rain blowing in over the ruins in Hittusas

Food

Charming, small hotel in the countryside