Kaklic Cave

27/07/25

We didn’t go to Pamukkale as I’ve been twice now. Disappointed last time with how tourism / people have destroyed a natural wonder. Again.

These caves were on my list from on our visit 5 years ago, when Covid had interrupted our Turkey travel plans. They’d been identified as less touristy by, I think, the Motoroamers. Only £1.10 pp. Pamukkale £29, incl online discount.

The car park was full of Tr cars … we really appreciate that local sites and picnic areas are full of families.

Great caves. Great recommendation.

We are finding the small out of city supermarkets don’t hold a lot of fresh produce. It took two shops to find a few basics, but oranges, carrots, cabbage and lettuce are still on my shopping list. Bit of a nuisance as we’re eating two salads a day. The fridge is working, but despite the new fridge fans, can’t keep things cold to last more than 2 days. Fortunately the freezer will normally produce ice to go in the white wine. And our red white has gone into the fridge too, just so it isn’t mulled wine temperature.

I googled Turkish wine production as we passed many km of vineyards yesterday. 4th largest acreage in the world of vines. 6th largest producer. 47th exporter. 85% are Muslim and don’t drink. So that makes the 15% old soaks! Have drunk all 3 colours out and think better than most Greek wine.

We drove onto the Lake District. Passed a massive lake / wetland with piles of salt. Googled it.

Too hot to food prep and too hungry so we ate overlooking the lake. £26 for 2 middle of the road dishes, 2 soft drinks and Magnums. Convenient, but, even I, would rather eat my own food.

The van was in full sun at the lakeside picnic / restaurant area … 50C inside. So we are now parked in shade in another picnic area