Coach stop
20. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
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- rollingWeiterlesen
Lunch at a local's home
20. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
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
20. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Ancient healing hospital. Water treatments. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/turkey/attractions…
5;30 pm - arrive in Izmir - population 4.5 million
Hotel
20. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ 🌙 73 °F
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
21. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ 🌙 52 °F
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 dayWeiterlesen
House of the Virgin Mary
21. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
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 onWeiterlesen
Ephesus
21. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Awesome site. Awesome tour director. Knows so much. Here a just a few pics from there
Lunch
21. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
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!Weiterlesen
The Church of St John
21. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
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 lostWeiterlesen
A short walk and dinner back at hotel
21. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
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 everywhereWeiterlesen
Up early - destination Antalya
22. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ 🌙 59 °F
“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"),Weiterlesen
Rest stop. - free pomegranate juice!
22. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Stopping at a rest area where Gate 1 is providing us free pomegranate juice! Yum!!
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Pamukkale
22. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
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 foundedWeiterlesen
Pamakulke Part 2
22. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Rest break for Honey and Yogurt
22. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Stopped for a mixture of yogurt, honey, and sesame seeds. Mixed together -tasty
On the road to Antalya - beautiful mountain scenery
Antalya
22. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
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.Weiterlesen
Antalya with excursion today
23. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
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 primeWeiterlesen
Perge
23. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Aspendos
23. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
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, aWeiterlesen
Antalya Museum
23. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Old Town Antalya
23. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Wandering the streets of old town and having some lunch
Yummy Yummy
23. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
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 yummyWeiterlesen
On the way to Cappadocia today
24. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
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,Weiterlesen
Lunch stop
24. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
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
24. Oktober 2019 in Türkei ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
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 thenWeiterlesen
























































































































































































