Cappadocia's breakfast surprise
Yesterday morning in Cappadocia, I expected a peaceful breakfast overlooking the famous hot air balloons. Instead, I found myself in the middle of a heated argument between two local café owners. Apparently, one accused the other of stealing his secret recipe for menemen, a traditional Turkish egg dish. As I sipped my strong Turkish coffee, the tension in the air was almost as thick as the yogurt served with my bread. The view outside was breathtaking—hundreds of colorful balloons rising over the rocky valleys—but inside, the atmosphere was anything but serene. The regulars seemed unfazed, whispering about how these rivalries have been going on for years, with each side claiming their breakfast is the 'real' Cappadocian experience. I couldn't help but wonder if the magic of travel is sometimes found in these unexpected, very human moments, rather than the picture-perfect scenery.
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