Tuesday, April 24, 2012

The trip has begun!


I met up Sunday evening with my trip mates at Rebetika Hotel in Selcuk.  Selcuk is full of “old rocks” as they say.  There is a Roman castle right next to the St. John’s basilica (eh hem, that would be THE St. John who is purportedly buried there) next to the Isa Bey mosque.  Monday was a full day, starting with breakfast on the roof.  The Isa Bey mosque is in the background.

Next was a short but uphill shake down ride to the hill town of Sirince, followed by a visit to Ephesus.  If you have to spend time among “old rocks” this place would get my vote.  It would take a tome to describe what happened here.  It is one of the largest archeological sites in the world and the amphitheater seated 25,000 people (which are usually sized to serve 10% of the population).  And check out the library.

Next to the Hamam (Turkish bath) for a thorough scubbing.  Clean and happy!


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