Bob and Ann in Turkey 2008

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Aphrodisias - The Tetrapylon, or Monumental Gate

Leaving touristy Pamukkale we raced to arrive at Aphrodias, an ancient site inhabited since neolithic times. What Sidar guided us through was mostly Roman ruins superceded by Christian structures including the theater, uncovered remains of a pool stretching for almost 5 stadia (10 football fields) and a stadium seating up to 30,00. We were on our own to visit the museum and take pictures of masks on the friezes and the ubiquitous cats and dogs inhabiting the site now.

Kusadasi - Aegean Sunset

Our remaining 3 hour bus ride took us to Kusadasi and the final two days of the Turkey tour. We were one of the lucky folks whose rooms in The Grand Onder Hotel that had spectacular views across the city and the Aegean coast 2 blocks away. After leaving clothes to be done at the yacht harbor laundry, we joined our group to enjoy our dinner gazing at the Aegean sunset. With clean laundry, we walked back up the hill to Grand Otel Onder and bed.

The map of our route is below. To see it in Google Earth, follow this link.