European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - January 28, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse The riches Ofa Daka Adana a City " a Milliun people and Many centuries of history. Is Rich in it kinds and attractions. The . In i Fly in Turkey Adana h the Cunter of the country s textile Industry. The Fertile Plains yield three Cotton i in. Tents of the migrant Cotton pickers can be seen spread .1 crass the Anatolian Countryside. These Lens a Bilwin a Serin or Man Trade Hills along Highway r-5. This Highway literally joins the Wisl Wilh the East. Starting in Paris in crosses France into Germany Austria Yugoslavia Bulgaria and Turkey. From Turkey in makes its Way to the syrian Border. Before the modern vehicles of today motored along this path it was used by legionnaires and horsemen of the crusades in centuries past. The Many Man made Hills that Dot the Countryside along the Highway were used As t communications Sites where signals were sent with fire and smoke. It is said that pm Svi tji a furn the turkish Tity of Istanbul Ihen constantinople could be sent from Hill to Hill As Faras Leniu Lom arriving within 4d hours. Smite cattle Lindi Slop t to cry Hill outside adjust. Also along is in closer proximity to Adan and in Ciurlik a Are Many castles. There Are thousands of castles in Turkey 12 of which wire built by the ramans along this Road to Jerusalem two of these castles no Mure than a half hour drive from the main Gate at in Ciurlik arc Vitan kale and Koprak kale known to americans As Snake Castle and Black Castle respectively. Koprak Kate literally translated soil Castle is so named because it is thought to be the Only a Aslly in Turkey Bull on a Man made Hill. Thes Lory of Vilan kale literally Snake Castle is a bit More far fetched. According to legend to stood around the 10th Century is the Home for a kingdom of snakes. They happily coexisted with the humans in the neighbouring kingdoms. Eventually the legends soy Ilic human kingdom of Tarsus came to Harbor Iii feelings towards la snakes. Its rulers invited the King of the snakes to Tarsus fora wondrous feast ant whim the Snake King arrived the hosts provided a soothing Bath. Tho Snake King gratefully accepted and was Slit in in the Lull. Upon the death of their Kins the snakes my the Castle and spread about the . The sworn enemies of nil humans. The legend goes on id say thai will someday be destroyed Bys Naves. Tarsus which is less than 3t minutes from Adana. Isth City of St. Paul s birth. A working Well sits on the Silt believed to be the place of his childhood Cleopatra s Gate can also be found in Tarsus. It is believed to be in Tarsus where Cleopatra met Marcus Antonius. The remains of tin romans Lime in Turkey Are very Evi Donl in Adana and the surrounding area. An 1 Floo year old Bridge built by the romans and a More modern Bridge built in the 20lh Century connect East and West Adana. Adana experienced a major flood in 1980. The newer Bridge was washed away leaving the old roman Bridge the Only connection Between Easl and West Art. The Komans really knew him to build Bridges Back Ihen Adam a of night a a Matt Linen in Adini. Thesin Gerwill Ihu in re Fullr voice and sequin and Satin dress open Al was showered Wilh Rose petals As is the turkish Suntum after the dinner crowd. Yes there is More id Turkey after dark than a night at the Camel fights. The turkish night life offers everything from operas to cabarets. T Here St Difant. The expansive dining area is partially covered by sri red Canvas Uno pies. The room is dominated by a huge Fountain putting on an interesting Qualk display and the sounds of the band which offers such american standards As feelings. Arriving at the restaurant at about s 30 in the evening guarantees Choice seating is most turks Don t come out for dinner until 10 . As the band Guys Lluu Gli Ihu piano bar i ivories the diners a through the Normal turkish appetizers. An assortment of cheeses stuffed peppers Egypt and stuffed grape leaves Chicken salad and Yogurt just to name a few of the delicacies is spread on the Laboc. This is customarily washed Down witha wicked drink called ski which has been known to leave the isl Timo Drinker somewhat less inhibited. Tucs Are a bit More familiar with the effects of the Clear drink which turns a Cloudy while when poured into water. The pop band gives Way to a irad Lional nine piece turkish ensemble and the appetizers make Way for the main course. Kebabs Curry Iii ii and Chicken Over rite dominate the menu. Ever dish seems to come garnished Wilh a lung Rita Pepper which Lor the less adventurous Cater is better it la sitting on the Plale. One american dining in inc restaurant this night Felt and inf Unis enough to Lake a bite and Felt for the rest fihe evening like the pc Jer had bitten him Bank. As Thedin Resare pushing themselves away from the table after a Hearty meal the cacophony of Ihetu Kwi band winds Down and a female Singer pouring out turkish ballads of love gone wrong takes Over. She and the irad Lional turkish dessert of assorted fruits wind up the evening for inc diners. But it is an evening at 15,000 turkish lira or about s15, which son a feel will spent. Tiry in i9sb to riots gift tent 11
