It is a cold. cloudy day in Northeast Georgia. It seems like it would
be a good time to remember back to this summer and a warm 81
degrees and a sunny day in Turkey.
Our first stop was the house of the Virgin Mary.This is on Mt. Koressos.
It is believed that this was where the Virgin Mary spent her last days.
The waters here, that flow from the Fountain of Our Lady, are believed
to be holy waters and able to heal and cure the sick.
Our next stop was the Ancient City of Ephesus. This is
Turkey's most significant excavation site.
These are the public baths in the arena. Modesty
was not a word/feeling they used. It was said
that a band played, so as to drowned out any
unpleasant sound effects!
(working on the restoration)
We next visited the Terrace Houses for the very rich.
It was fascinating to see that they had created hot and
cold running water and used mosaics to decorate the
floors and walls of their homes.
More about the terrace homes HERE
After we left the terrace houses we went into the market
place to shop. I love their sign - truth in advertising!
(Weaver working on the loom)
(Where the silk is removed from the cocoons)
(Bright patterns and colors)
(Magnificent)
(This one came back to the states)
Our lunch was in Kusadasi and was a meal of all local food items.
Next to where we dined was an rug vendor. We had a
tour there and one of our ladies came home with
a beautiful runner.
That was our visit in Turkey and we will be moving on to
Santorini and Athens for our next stop!
Back soon!
source: photos - Debbie Jacobs
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