The Pammukkale "Express" (left). It's really slow, but gets you there over night in excellent comfort.

 

On the way there, the next morning. I slept great in my private cabin. They did not. A charming family and friend. He's from Istanbul. Between them their lovely daughter (or maybe relative - did not get that exactly right).

 
Rose, a lovely Turkish acquaintance on the night train to Istanbul in 2005

 

On the way back to Istanbul I met Rose, who works for a foreign company, I seem to recall, and her bright little daughter.

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