2011 - Oasis Overland (Part 15 - Pamukkale, Selçuk)
A natural oddity and lots of historical sites.
Thursday 7 April 2011 - Saturday 9 April 2011
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Thursday 7 April - A drive into the interior to the town of Pamukkale, the site of some natural calcium deposits that look like snow fields. The hotel was very nice and had a very cold swimming pool.
The calcium deposits at Pamukkale.
The calcium deposits at Pamukkale.
The calcium deposits at Pamukkale.
Friday 8 April - A long drive to Selçuk, the site of the Ephesus ruins. Had a good lunch in town and then out to Attila's camp site. Attila is an Australian born Turk who has come back to run a very good camp site and hostel. Played a few games of pool, had a couple of beers and had a great dinner from the truck.
Saturday 9 April - A visit to the site of Ephesus. This is an old Roman city and is one of Turkey's prime tourist attractions. It is a very large site and takes a fair while to wander around properly. After another good lunch in Selçuk, the afternoon was spent wandering the huge market in town and out at Attila's.
The baths.
The Curetes Way.
The Odeum.
A nice archway at the Odeum.
The Odeum.
The way down to the Library.
The Temple of Hadrian.
The Library of Celcus.
The Library of Celcus.
The Library and Sacred Way.
The Great Theatre.
The Great Theatre.
A relaxed staff member.
The Great Theatre.
At least he is being honest!!
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