From Cappadocia in central Turkey we headed west and eventually reached the Anatolia region. Along the way we called in at a Caravan Park but could not stay as we didn’t have any camels (it was used BC to protect the Egyptian caravan trains from Barbarians). We ended up staying in Pamukkale which has been a tourist resort in Asia Minor since roman times due to its stunning calcite cliffs and hot springs. It was then onwards to the Marama Sea at Kusadasi from where we stayed 2 nights to visit Christian pilgrimage sites of the house of the Virgin Mary and church and tomb of John the apostle; as well as ancient Hellenic/Roman sites including cities, temples and a healing centre.
On Friday the tour continued on to Canakkale where we visited the site on ancient Troy and viewed the Dardanelles. Saturday we explored Gallipoli and returned to Istanbul. Tomorrow (Monday) we fly to Athens provided there is not another general strike. Turkey has been a delight (we’ll get some more Turkish Delight later).
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