European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 26, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                F a Birds Eye View of the town of a Lifke which is divided by the River cd ska. The town wis known a Cimya Nusin indent  the Wilder shores est of the East can be Savoured Here by Suzanne Swan Turkey s Southern coast from Alanya to a Lifke is packed with history and stunning scenery. All the senses Are alerted to the restless haunting Beauty and excitement of this the Gateway to Eastern Turkey. Geographically asian Turkey begins at the bosporus but the True Eastern spirit and flavor Are better experienced along this coast. Not for the timid or the pampered the Wilder shores of Turkey can sometimes appear inhospitable but that is their fatal attraction. The unique sights and sounds Beckon to adventurous travellers eager to set out on their own Eastern Odyssey. Alanya a town of 12,000, is a Good launching Point. It is Brash Busy and bustling with the chartered Beach brigade that arrives from All Over Europe. However once outside the town a different Turkey opens up creating a picture that will be repeated Many times As you head East. Clean Sandy beaches lapped by sparkling Waters lie deserted. Picnic Here and the whole Beach is your private Domain. There is no sign of a Beach hut waiters or blaring radios to come Between you and nature. The Road route 400 also called e-24roller coasters through forests and mountains and past Rock formations that resemble surreal structures or paintings whose colors forms Suzanno Swan a Camel takes a break at the caves of rennet be Cehen nem heaven and hell. Change with the Tir fib of Day. Be careful not to Marvel too Long for the sheer vertical drop to the sea makes driving a full time occupation. A better Way to take in the powerful Beauty is to Stop when the Road descends to one of the Many Fertile deltas and to relax in the Shade of a Lush banana Grove. Nowadays this is a Rich agricultural area and its inhabitants Are industrious and prosperous. But in ancient times it was a harsh Region whose inhabitants were primarily engaged in fortifying themselves and protecting their land from aggressors. One can t travel More than a dozen Miles without coming across a Castle or fortress. The Castle at an amur mar Mure Kalesi was built in 1240 by the Emir of Karahan. Nearby is another typical fortress Softa Kalesi. These structures frequently contain a mosque with its minaret emerging from roman Walls a reminder of the historical and religious changes that have characterized each Era. Tascu is a bustling Little town where several ferry lines depart daily for Northern Cyprus. Life centers around the port and the customs building. When the ferries disgorge their Motley passengers bearing their generous allowances of duty free goods hundreds of motorized go karts from a bygone age Spring to life ready to transport mattresses stoves and mothers in Law to any destinations. These relics forms Suzuno Swan Emit the exhaust of a thousand Lawn mowers As they Roar off in a stench of Blue fumes. From Tascu the Road clings to the Seaside until it reaches Nar kikuyu where several Small restaurants Nestle in the Bay and the Beach offer Welcome Relief from the heat. A Road leading off to the left winds to the caves of rennet be Cehen nem heaven and hell. Worth a Detour these eerie Limestone formations Are the Damp remains of powerful underwater Rivers. Take the Steep convoluted staircase to the Interior and Here stalactite and stalagmite formations depict a bizarre watery phantom of setting amid the extensive underwater chasms formed by the once swirling Rivers. The descent to the rennet Cave is Long and hot and the ascent even More so. But die faithful Are rewarded As a charming byzantine Church lies at the Mouth of the Cave. A River flows to the Bottom but visitors must carry their own Light to see. The area was originally the roman City of paper on but Only a few stones remain As evidence. The deep Limestone Quot Chimney known As Cehen nem can Only be seen from above As it is so deep and cylindrical. The numerous strips of cloth and paper attached to the surrounding Bushes an reminiscent of a mystical past. People have Long come her. In search of Quot cures and the strips serve As a reminder to the saints that a supplicant has asked for intercession. The heat in the summer is suffocating and it could be that Juit 70 stripes Magazine november 26, 1992