Road Trip
After flying into Izmir from Istanbul, picked up a car to begin the 700 mile loop. Travelled from town to town along the west coast to Kas before heading north to Pamukkale and back to Izmir. Along the west coast stopped at most of the historical ruins along the way and enjoyed the view of the Mediterranean as well as many of the beaches. Passed along fields of cotton, aubergines, peppers, and fields and fields of tomatoes. Ate Hamsi (small anchovies, lightly dusted in corn meal, then fried until crisp) as much as possible - absolute best snack food, and of course terrific meals and pretty good beer. Crossed beautifully forested mountains of laurel, pine, and cedar; picked side roads and discovered little villages, met interesting folks along the way, and... enjoyed so many dogs and cats that tagged along at my heels.
Priene - Sanctuary of Athena
Built by the Greeks in the 4th century BC, the temples were constructed of marble and wood. A quiet serene setting, the temple is perched on a forested hilltop.
Built by the Greeks in the 4th century BC, the temples were constructed of marble and wood. A quiet serene setting, the temple is perched on a forested hilltop.
Didyama - Apollo's Temple
Greek oracular temple built at least 300 years BC. It was reached by following the "Sacred Way". The immense size of the structures and columns (some up to 65 ft high with a base 6 ft wide) was impressive!
Datca - Old Greek Village
Dalyan
Dalyan Çayı River
Lycium Tombs - built around 400 BC
Coast Village of Kas, Antalya Province
Happiest Village Cats & Dogs!
Aphrodisias
Temple of Aphrodite
The Stadium could hold 30,000 people
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