I believe she just did the interior design and the building itself was designed by a man. Here is an article in Turkish and some lovely photos of the new mosque.

http://www.radikal.com.tr/Radikal.aspx?aType=RadikalGaleriHaber&Date=12.05.2009&ArticleID=934315&PAGE=1

With that you hit the nail on the head. So very very true.

Goreme tends to attract a slightly younger crowd. Urgup is slightly bigger. But both are centrally located and either place would be good. I know you said you don't want to do the hot air balloon but it is absolutely spectacular. I am afraid of heights and I loved every second of it. I would recommend visiting the Soğnalı Valleys -- great hiking, interesting crumbling churches, lovely scenery and I did not run into a single visitor the the whole day I spent there. As for how long to stay I could stay there for weeks but I love hiking around and exploring. I think you can easily see the main sights in 3 days.

The Tombs are Lycian. Lycia was especially famous for the Lycian League which was a network of city states that were quite democratic. There is book on Lycia by George E. Bean that while informative practically put me to sleep when I read a few years ago.

Here is a fairly good article on the tombs.
Lycian Tombs

I don't know about Marmaris as I only passed through and didn't really spend any time there. But Istanbul has a pretty good salsa scene and there are a lot of good dancers. I found everyone to be incredibly friendly and welcoming. Here is a link to salsa places in Turkey I didn't see any in Marmaris but it doesn't mean there isn't some small little salsa place somewhere -- I've danced salsa and tango in the least expected places...
Salsa In Turkey

Farmer cheese is a good choice. Ricotta would also work well if you can't find fresh farmer cheese. I've made something similar with chevre which adds a nice tang to the pastry.

Since your are there for 3 weeks you might try a vacation rental. I've rented a few places with flatsinistanbul.com and they were great. Vacation rentals are great alternatives to hotels more space, a kitchen and the only prying eyes are the neighbors...

Caliptrix -- Excellent explanation, well done.

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I can’t wait for the photos. I am in Istanbul for the month of December, I can’t go to a place until the summer months. If you come I would love it. Come for the New Year’s holiday.
P.S. What did it mean? I did not understand. Anyways what type of music do you listen to/are you listening to?