It’s strange that I didn’t feel compelled to take pictures from Ankara to Izmir. I only felt compelled to take frequent naps, which I know will come as a shock to those who know me (sarcasm.) However, I did take photos as we got closer to Ephesus. The countryside was just to beautiful to refrain.
As a photographic bonus, there was a castle in Sulçuk. Aaron pulled the car over, and we all got out and took photos.
A few minutes later, we decided to stop for lunch while we were still in Sulçuk. I ordered my old stand-by, Adana Kebap, a tasty, spiced, grilled meat kebab. While we were eating lunch, the police caught a fugitive in a nearby park. Ooh, we got dinner and a show!
The three of us noticed that for the first time since our arrival in Turkey, we were completely surrounded by patrons who were also native English speakers. At the table behind us, there were four American teachers who also taught in Ankara. At the table next to us, there were three people from Australia. The table over our left shoulder also had Americans, but we didn’t talk to them. We were too busy feeding the stray cats who wandered over to our table, begging for scraps. As we walked back to the car, we saw this statue in what looked like a roundabout/traffic circle. Picture time!
And now, without further adieu, I give you: Ephesus!
Great Theatre – which could hold up to 25,000 spectators
Library of Celsus
A better view of the library from further away
The ruins were crawling with stray cats, but this little guy was the cutest.
Then there was this girl, who came to Ephesus as an incognito version of Wonder Woman. Carly’s theory is the guy she was with said “We’re going on a date.” She got all gussied up, thinking that they were going to a nice dinner and maybe some dancing. But no, he brought her here to tour ruins. Maybe they’ll go bowling afterwards.
Okay, that’s the end of Ephesus, part 1. See you soon for part 2.
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