22 SEPTEMBER TO 28 SEPTEMBER 2019 - KAYSERI - TURKEY
Monday, 23rd September
We met for the first time in the host school for official opening of the third partners’ meeting. We enjoyed two warm-up activities. Then, we showed the presentations and case studies about exploring the landscape heritage. In the afternoon, we visited Hacı KILIÇ Mosque, Hunat mosque, Mosque Kebir and Covered Bazaar. We answered the questions about the places that we visited and found the interesting products in bazaar.
Tuesday, 24th September
We went on a trip to Cappadocia Region. We interviewed with a cave hotel manager. He give information about running a hotel. After interviewing, we wrote helpful ideas and suggestions for the cave hotel. We enjoyed the view of wonderful fairy chimneys. After we visited the underground city, we visited a stonework company and a pottery workshop. For accessing the potential of Cappadocia, we guessed the answers of questions and did puzzles. At Turkish Night, we enjoyed the different kinds of folk dances.
Wednesday, 25th September
In the morning, we visited Sultan Sazlığı National Park. And then, we visited Kapuzbaşı Waterfalls. We designed a company around Kapuzbaşı Waterfalls (landscape heritage). We did SWOT analyses for our company.
Thursday, 26th September
We visited Gevher Nesibe Museum. Then, we visited old Talas. It is a wonderful historical heritage. While having a rest in a cafe, we studied for a debate (heritage – sentiments or business, international values or national values). We analysed two pictures of Kayseri (one from today and another one from 100 years ago). We wrote the results and the reasons of the pictures in terms of cultural heritage. After watching a calligrapher in Hunat Bazaar, we ended the day.
Friday, 27th September
We started the day with the traditional Turkish breakfast in an authentic place (Kırgız tent) in Cappadocia. Then, we went to Ihlara Valley. It has wonderful historical and natural beauties. We prepared a poster in order to introduce Ihlara Valley. After the long and tiring trip, we arrived at hotel. We received certificates of attendance and we had dinner all together.
