Bodrum = Ancient Halicarnassus of Caria

Located along the Aegean Sea, Bodrum is a seaside town in the Province of Muğla. It is situated on the site of the Ancient Greek City of Halicarnassus … where the Mausoleum of Mausolus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, once stood.

During my childhood, Bodrum was a lazy beach town filled with cube-shaped, white washed houses. Colorful bougainvillea vines climbing the walls provided delightful pops of color, making for a charming ambiance. The town has since grown in leaps and bounds. It has become way overcrowded. Unfortunate IMHO.

It was this town that was our destination today. So, after breakfast, we set out to drive the 20 miles or so to spend our day doing a bit of sightseeing. Finding a car lot, we parked the car and walked along the waterfront promenade to get to the castle that would be our first stop today.Read more