Turkey: Ankara- Ataturk Mausoleum

From the unique landscape of Cappadocia to the capital of Turkey- Ankara,


First up, photos a typical lunch meals we had during our trip.



Turkish Bread. Though served cold, I always have a soft spot for fresh bread. And Turkey has nice bread.


Turkish Salad- light and refreshing and guilt-free (unlike all the christmassy guilty meals now.)



Beef Stew. I don't know the exact turkish name to the dishes but to me it's a tomatoey beef stew.

The Chicken version of the tomatoey stew.


Turkish Rice or pilav. Cooked in real butter. Loose and fragrant and unique unlike how we chinese cook our rice.




Ataturk Mausoleum- the memorial tomb of modern Turkey's founding father - Mustafa Kermal Ataurk. We were lucky to arrive in time to watch the changing of guards.

 

Lady statues at Ataturk Mausoleum.
What strike me, Mustafa Kermal Ataurk brought equality to women, giving women equality in areas such as access to education. Hence, the photo of the lady statues. The middle lady is weeping at his passing.

Of course, his achievements for Turkey are more than just women rights. He basically built modern day Turkey. The Turks love him. The Ataturk Mausoleum was peaceful despite the crowds. Despite the large grounds, you can't help but communicate in whispers in respect. Pretty amazing experience and it made the trip a wholistic learning experience.