Mooning around the Mediterranean

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It just keeps going.

 

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The library comesinto sight.

 

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Magical place indeed.

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Mosaic on the footpath outside the Terrace house.

 

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Hadrian's temple.

 

Now to the men's public bath.

 

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The Library of Celsus which was the third largest library in the ancient world. It was destroyed by an earthquake about 1000 years ago but rebuilt between 1970 to 1978. by an Austrian team. There were statues that were put into storage but disappeared. Somehow they have ended up in the museum in Vienna.

 

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Legend had it that there was a secret underground passage from the Library to a nearby brothel.

This is a sign to the brothel.

 

 

 

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Now we come to the major theatre. Now only used for smaller special concerts.

 

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Now walking the major road that led to the port. The bay and canal basically no longer exist.

 

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And once again a collection of retail outlets at the lower entrance with typical Turkish treats.

 

And lots of busses.

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Next to the Church of St. John. Unfortunately as we got there the heavens opened up. so it basically was a quick run around. Just before we got there storks on nests were seen.

 

What's left of the temple of Artemis.

 

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St. John's initial grave site.

 

Now it was down to the museum. Fortunately the rain eased for a couple of minutes when we walked from the bus and again when I walked back to the bus.

 

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A large display of coins found at Ephasus. probably not the ones offered by the numerous touts.

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A model of the temple of Artemis.

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We were then taken to a hotel near Kudasai for lunch. Views from the hotel.

 

The lunch menu.

 

The food in order. Cold entree, hot entree, main course and dessert. Not too bad.

 

Throughout lunch a fellow played his Turkish harp starting with Buddy Holly through Elvis, the Stones and Beatles. Excellent.

 

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Leaving the hotel.

 

And into Kudasai.

 

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Dropped outside the port at a spice market.The Turkish delight looked good but I resisted the temptation.

 

A view views before entering the retail precinct of the port.

 

I wonder do many notice the spelling.

Once through security the Enchanted Princess had already gone.

 

Looking back to the hotel where we had lunch.

 

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Dinner was at SALT with a couple from Florida. First the menu.

 

We both started with the musselsand then we both had the lamb. I had a side of Caponata.

 

For desserts I had the chocolate baklava and Rojaan had the rice pudding.

 

 

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6 hours ago, drron29 said:

The Library of Celsus which was the third largest library in the ancient world. It was destroyed by an earthquake about 1000 years ago but rebuilt between 1970 to 1978. by an Austrian team. There were statues that were put into storage but disappeared. Somehow they have ended up in the museum in Vienna.

 

 

Great for you bringing back wonderful memories from when we were visiting there in 2006.  Not much has changed.  Still excellent, amazing history there!!  Appreciate it when you post some of these interesting, added background details for these world-class sites.  

 

Have you hooked with your Silver Moon waiter who looked like our Edward from the Royal Livingston Resort in Zambia?  Same person?

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

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Haven't seen him again. Probably moved to one of the restaurants we rarely go to. However have met 2 more Zimbabweans one a woman. She has served on Regent in the past but is loving Silversea and on her second contract.

Thursday and it is Santorini. Pictures as we sail in.