"Close to the Heart" Isparta by sinequanon

Isparta Travel Guide: 3 reviews and 15 photos

I went to Isparta to take pictures of the rose gatherers. I ended up staying with some of the most wonderful, hospitalble, warm people I have ever encountered in my life.

I cannot give you any advice on hotels, restaurants, off the beaten path destinations on Isparta. I spent the entire time of my visit with this family and saw all I needed to see and much much more.

Sometimes travelling on your own is lonely but the rewards can be so big and so wonderful.

This page is dedicated to this family.

an Isparta school bazaar on the main square

Isparta I assume has some connection to the Greek town Sparta. But I must do some research on that. The city is well known for its roses and the rose essential oil industry. At the time of my visit there was going to be a rose festival which I unfortunately missed but will definitely return to see my friends, take those pictures I never managed to take and be at the rose festival. Just the name makes you feel good. Rose festival!

The town itself has nothing exceptional or anyway I did not see it as my destination was Eastern Turkey and the road there was very very very long. And my time limited.

Last visit to Isparta: May 2005
Intro Written Dec 17, 2005
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Written Dec 23, 2005

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Sirvictor Feb 10, 2007 at 4:02 AM Report Abuse

It is typical Grecoturco life sytyle. We shere the same culture since 1000 years.
mrjemm Dec 5, 2006 at 4:19 PM Report Abuse

But then I hardly spend any time in anymore. Can't believe I never saw this page before. Different and so nice for it. Jem.
benazer Jul 20, 2006 at 5:36 PM Report Abuse

Great pictures and stories here my friend,enjoyed your pages very much. Well done.
hunwagner Jul 19, 2006 at 6:40 AM Report Abuse

Touching personal account indeed - these things are more mmorable than any number of ancient monuments, for sure!
spgood301 Apr 12, 2006 at 2:24 PM Report Abuse

A wonderful story, Galatea, very well told. There are some very good people in this world. :-)
nickandchris Mar 31, 2006 at 6:47 AM Report Abuse

What a moving story. Written with real emotion.
Irine_29 Jan 4, 2006 at 6:48 AM Report Abuse

u were really lucky girl, to see the heart & soul of those people! this mother & baby son pic is amazing!
zweiblumen Dec 23, 2005 at 10:29 AM Report Abuse

Beautifully written travelogue! What's this about mince meat though .. is it compulsory to eat it?!!! I think I should be told.