Flintstones and Fairy Tales

It turns out that the creators of The Flintstones cartoon show weren’t creative at all.  Just world traveled.  Specifically they must’ve traveled to the Cappadocia region of central Turkey.  It has to be exactly where the real Fred, Wilma, Pebbles, Dino, Barney, Betty, and Bamm Bamm led their lives.
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Erosion has been a very good friend to the landscape in Goreme and Urgup, Turkey.  It is totally unique.  While hiking, car touring and ballooning we saw it from all angles .  All the while we were keeping our eyes out for the Flintstones and the Rubbles but they must’ve retired to the coast.  With the homes, businesses and churches cut into the topography and the aptly named fairy chimneys, the area is a site to behold and it’s best to let the pictures tell the story. 
                  
Don’t miss the Cappadocia area if you’re in Turkey.  Stay in Goreme and don’t miss out on a hot air balloon ride!  You’ll love it!