Coach stop

Stopped for 30 min break - souvenirs, a few Americanos (coffee) back in the bus heading for Pergemon. Driving along the Gulf of Edremit
12:35 pm - driving through groves of olive trees now- rollingLeia mais
Lunch at a local's home

Great stop. We went in groups of six to different families to eat. Great food- interesting to see how Turkish families eat and live in the country
Asklepieion of Pergamon

Ancient healing hospital. Water treatments. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/turkey/attractions…
5;30 pm - arrive in Izmir - population 4.5 million
Hotel

Arrived our hotel at 6:30 pm. Had dinner a half hour later. Went to the room - crashed immediately. Still trying to get over the jet lag.
Trip to Ephesus

Starting two nights at this hotel, so nice not to pack again. Here’s the schedule for today. ( interesting that we used to live in Smyrna, GA). Call to prayer boomed out of loudspeakers every dayLeia mais
House of the Virgin Mary

For a bit of background on this shrine , visit http://www.ephesustravelguide.com/house-of-virg…. High on a mountaintop , visited by a number of recent popes
Mary ascended into heaven onLeia mais
Ephesus

Awesome site. Awesome tour director. Knows so much. Here a just a few pics from there
Lunch

Oh my God! So, so awesome ! Wonderful lady, incredible food! I could only include part of the video. Maybe I can post all of it on Facebook. Bought her cookbook and told her “senin yemek harika!Leia mais
The Church of St John

The Basilica of St. John was a basilica in Ephesus. It was constructed by Justinian I in the 6th century. It stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle. It was modeled after the now lostLeia mais
A short walk and dinner back at hotel

Got back from our day excursion around 4:30. Decided to stroll along the water ( a block from the hotel). Beautiful out- fun to watch all the dogs playing with each other. Cats and dogs are everywhereLeia mais
Up early - destination Antalya

“Today, depart in the early morning from Izmir and drive to Pamukkale en route to Antalya where you will arrive in the evening. Visit the Necropolis and the ancient city of Hierapolis ("Holy City"),Leia mais
Rest stop. - free pomegranate juice!

Stopping at a rest area where Gate 1 is providing us free pomegranate juice! Yum!!
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Pamukkale

Pamukkale is a town in western Turkey known for the mineral-rich thermal waters flowing down white travertine terraces on a nearby hillside. It neighbors Hierapolis, an ancient Roman spa city foundedLeia mais
Pamakulke Part 2

Rest break for Honey and Yogurt

Stopped for a mixture of yogurt, honey, and sesame seeds. Mixed together -tasty
On the road to Antalya - beautiful mountain scenery
Antalya

Drive through the mountains today after stopping at Pamukkale. Beautiful scenery. (Not easy trying to take shots from the bus)
Arrived Antalya around 7pm. Here for 2 nights at the 5 star Akra Hotel.Leia mais
Antalya with excursion today

Here’s the plan for today -
“Enjoy a full day at leisure in Antalya. Founded by King Attalos of Pergamum as "Heaven on Earth," Antalya is an international resort city that has become a primeLeia mais
Perge

Aspendos

Aspendos is known for having the best-preserved theatre of antiquity. With a diameter of 96 metres (315 ft), it provided seating for 12,000.[9] It was built in 155[9] by the Greek architect Zenon, aLeia mais
Antalya Museum

Old Town Antalya

Wandering the streets of old town and having some lunch
Yummy Yummy

Our spot for lunch. Yep, that’s the name of the place! Boy was this tasty. Famous Turkish dish called Manti. Ravioli with small meatballs inside with yogurt and sauce. Delicious salad and yummyLeia mais
On the way to Cappadocia today

Here’s the plan for today:
“Thursday - Cappadocia Caravanserai Sightseeing
Today, depart in the early morning to travel to Cappadocia. En route, visit the 13th-century Caravanserai of Sultanhan,Leia mais
Lunch stop

Stopped in a town known for its aluminum. Just came down out of the mountains. Had some Village Toast. Video later of lady making it
Caravanserai - the Silk Road

These buildings were like hostels along the Silk Road. This was one of the largest and dates back to the 13th Century. The front of it sheltered animals on the one side and humans above and thenLeia mais