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 SAKIRAMIS TOPRAK, in the heart of pine forests and natural beauties of Eastern Trurkey

 Magificent Sarıkamış Toprak Hotel located in Northeast Turkey  welcomed a busload of 'Festival on Wheels Guests'. This is a new ski resort  entirely built by a Turkish architect and boasts  the longest ski track in the country with excellent dry, powdery snow.

The pists lead through pine forests and the views, which festival attendees saw from the chairlift were breathtaking.

The tracks rise to altitudes over 8,530 feet above sea level and include Turkey's longest , one of which is four miles.

 After a scary  ride up and down the mountain in a ski chairlift (they forgot to  put the harness on), I happily retreated to the luxurious resort hotel where we were welcomed with true Turkish hospitality bidding us all hot mulled Turkish wine before a hearty fire (see  photo, courtesy of Sadi Cilinger).

Suddenly a  dozen Turkish men from the festival, burst into a whirling dance to the beat of a gigantic drum and 2 traditional stringed instruments. 

Later,  in the evening, traditional Kurdish dancing girls in traditional costume performed against the backdrop of the  splendid dining room.

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Submitted by ciko on Wed, 10/14/2009 - 09:22.

how can i go to sarikamis for holiday? and i really would love to get more things about this culture..i researced something about this culture on turkish web site..i found out 2 words what does this mean ?? tatil and erken rezervasyon

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