Monday, June 13, 2011
Nemrut/Mount Nimrod Part 2
I have watched two sunrises from Mount Nimrod, so this was my first sunset. I remember how cold the sunrises were, so I was well prepared with the proper gear. Elisabeth was not convinced until we got to close to the summit. “Ah. The presence of snow should be a clue to the temperature!” I felt so sorry for a father who had to share his light jacket with his little daughter. Several people had to descend before sunset because the bitter cold had gotten to them. I had my heart set on buying a bottle of Ararat (Armenian) brandy that I noticed on the shelf of the gift shop – the perfect “warmer upper”. Only to ind that it had been “sold”! Hah. Nevertheless, our beds weren’t too far from the summit, and our hosts were awaiting us with the BBQ coals ready. The grilled chicken went down well...and some chocolate would have provided additional comfort. Alas, the closest chocolate bar was at the foot of the mountain and I had no intention of driving down.
Nemrut/Mount Nimrod Part 1
We decided to catch the sunset on Mount Nimrod, which seemed much further than anticipated. We found it difficult to find a place to sleep for the night, not having made any reservations. We finally settled for the only room we could find in a motel called the “Çeşmeli” – basic digs for the night. The setting was stunning, with gushing waters from a moutain spring. The food and warmth around an electric heater was the most welcome thing after freezing on the mountain.
Cruising along the Euphrates River
The cruise along the Euphrates River was a perfect start to the day. While it was sunny, we still needed a good layer to protect us from the morning chill. It was good to see that people were calmly going about their lives – there wasn’t anything pushy about trying to get passengers for the boats. It was difficult to imagine the shift in the lives of the common people who had lost their homes and livelihood to the rising waters.
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