Ephesus

Our first stop this morning, after our obligatory coffee break, was to a leather factory for a fashion parade showing off their fabulous leather jackets. Beautiful leather but a beautiful price as well - needless to say we all came out jacketless. We then drove to Selcuk, which is our base for visiting Ephesus - one of the best-preserved classical cities in the eastern Mediterranean and a great example of Roman architecture. We drove to Ephesus, possibly the greatest Greco-Roman site in the world. Always an important religious centre, Ephesus was founded by Ionian Greeks in the 11th Century BC and flourished under Roman rule. As much as we would have liked to have visited Ephesus, we both had to pass - I now had Gary's tummy bug and a long walk in the heat was out of the question....besides we are a little over Roman ruins and ancient cities. Poor Ergun our guide - he is so passionate and so knowledgeable about all things Turkey, both present and ancient and is so upset that we are missing today's 'highlight'.

Last week - master potter....today - catwalk
model - Gary talents are endless!!

Selcuk Castle seen from our room - as far as we could walk today

Ann