Just north of Ürgüp’s fairy chimneys in the heart of Cappadocia there is a valley called Dervent, Derbent or Devrent depending upon who you talk to. It goes by other names too, including Imagination Valley and Pink Valley. The rocks there have been weathered by time and the elements to form the most fantastical of shapes which have been given nicknames over the years, like Camel Rock, perched on a mount on the left of this photo…
…and The Seals, frolicking joyfully nearby.
As the sun went down over this strange lunar landscape with its bizarre formations, a set of figures caught my eye, silhouetted on opposite sides of a small hill.
The rock formation on the left is often called the Kissing Rock (sometimes the Kissing Ducks).
And the one on the right? Well, a cheeky chap next to me suggested it was what came after kissing. I’m not quite sure what he meant.
Perhaps we should give them some privacy. Happy Valentine’s Day.
xxx Ailsa
Where's my backpack? 
And there you were… just a stone’s throw away! 😉
Indeed, AJ, there I was, like just another pebble on the beach. Happy Valentine’s Day to you. ❤
And to you! Mind you, I thought you’d think me bold if I said so first! 😉
Simply stunning!
It’s a very surreal landscape, almost otherworldly 🙂
fascinating place. Just this morning, I looked outside on my snow-covered deck and saw a formation that looked like part of a fish with a long tail – formed by wind and drifting snow. More temporary than these rock formations but still a testament to Nature’s more playful forces.
No snow here, but lots of thick frost making for some very pretty but very chilly mornings, my car door was frozen shut this morning. Stay warm!
What fun to see these fantastic figures, Ailsa! Thanks for sharing them.
janet
Glad you enjoyed the post, Janet, it’s the most fascinating place, I could have wandered for hours through those odd formations but got there late in the day so there wasn’t much light left. I went zipping around to as many figures as I could before the light went altogether. 🙂
I love Cappadocia’s magical landscape. You found the perfect kissing couple for Valentine’s Day! 🙂
It’s such an amazing place, isn’t it? Hope you had a happy Valentine’s Day. xxx
Thanks, Ailsa. Valentine’s Day might have been nice if I hadn’t been so sick! I’m much better now though, thank you!! 🙂
😉
Hee hee.
Belated kisses from Mexico!
Thanks Jackie! 🙂
What an awesome landscape!
Stunning, Ailsa!
Imagination in over drive here Ailsa. Like seeing creatures in clouds, but yours are more permanent
truly cool, Alisa! I giggled at the end there…. just what I was thinking. And I wanted to know if this city was next door to Expialidocious?? lol seemed like it should be. what country is this??
Haha, I love it, yes, it must be right next door to Expialidocious 🙂
Cappadocia is a high plateau dotted with volcanoes, right in the centre of Turkey. It looks like a lunar landscape or a set from Star Wars, it’s really amazing to see in person. 🙂
Wow, how amazing! What a lovely kissing couple haha
http://www.lizzysprettythings.co.uk
You need what you need You can say what you want Not much you can do when the feeling is gone May be blue skies above But it’s cold when you love’s on the rocks