• Christmas Turkey
    The sprawled ruins of Hieropolis. Today would be a cardiovascular test for the Olds.
    At times the green, rocky hills and cool air felt like tramping in ScotlandThermal roundaboutWorshippers of Hades could enter the tunnel where noxious fumes provided enlightenment or death.On to the thermal pools: Photographers offered professional shots complete with angel wings for hire4I opted for a homemade recreation of the little mermaid. Anyone know a good chiropractor?I was the only swimmer but we all enjoyed the milky blue waters of the terraces.Hard to capture the levels, colours and scope all in one photo. We took dozens of shots trying!The terraces were on the edge of a cliff and were made of dozens of tiered pools.Up close they were made of still blue chalky water that promises to cure all that ails ya.

    Up Where They Play All Day In The Sun

    December 16, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    It poured rain for the entire journey to Pamukkale, bathed us in sunshine while we were there, and poured rain for the entire journey back. Pamukkale is home to the ancient ruins of Hieropolis and is famous for its thermal springs and travertine terraces.Read more