Limyra Ancient City

K exclaimed: 'two of my favourite things: ruins and freshwater' as we saw on the internet photographs of people wading through the river that seems to flow through the ruins of Limyra. Indeed, we drove through the flat nondescript villages of polytunnels and farming shops, catching a glimpse of some picnicers by the crystal clear babbling stream near the archaeological site. We showed our museum cards and pulled on our water shoes and entered the gate of the site. It was really magical to see this clear fast flowing stream bursting through the ancient city gates, through the steps and down the old road, where you could paddle across to see the relics on the other side of the bank. H loved it and refused to leave the water despite the fact it was freezing. Young men played dive bomb in the deeper waters downstream, Goats wandered amongst the ruins and came to waters edge to drink. Just how ruins should be.Læs mere