Today we left the port of Izmir and went to Ephesus where we saw the best preserved Roman ruins - so they say. They were pretty good. There was a huge amphitheatre where the Christians were fed to the lions and we walked through the tunnel whence the lions came into the arena. Also I saw the House of the Virgin Mary that St John built for her. Much of it is still intact. At the site of Ephesus there is a church being excavated that was the church that St John built for her also.
Tonight we are staying at this magnificant 5 Star hotel. Each room has its own jacuzzi. The balcony looks out over the pool and the Aegean Sea. Unfortunately I am only here for one night. It has been quite hot today but is ok when the breeze blows in. I actually had to buy a hat fom a market stall. Many of us did as we were 2 hours walking around the ruins. The little men in their stalls made a killing as we had to rush and didn't have time to bargain well. No photos tonight as the system wouldn't let me upload. Ah well you didn't really want to see such sumptuous surroundings anyway.
I hope you've taken a photo of that jacuzzi. Are you going to test it out? :)
ReplyDeleteHow did you get to Ephesus? By bus? What are the roads like there?