A must-see place in Turkey is the Ruins of Ephesus, one of the most outstanding and largest archaeological site in existence. Historians said that this city was the most beautiful and prominent during the ancient times. It was partly destroyed by war, an earthquake and a bigger earthquake.
Buying souvenirs is part of the fun. But of course the prices here are higher.
Ruins?
Must bring travel essentials are scarves and sunglasses.
We were blessed with a combination of sun, clouds, and cold breeze.
Ali was pointing at IKTUS or fish, the symbol of Christianity curved on the marble steps
I cannot stand glare or else my whole vacation would be ruined by migraine attacks. A good pair of sunglasses and head cover were my keys to survival in Turkey.
Look here,
Sorry, I couldn’t make up my mind on which photo to use.
Ancient cat
Other tour groups were so behaved contrary to our group.
Masyado kasi tayong Pilipino na masayahin. Minsan wala sa lugar. Pag kailangan medyo serious, kailangan marunong tayong tumahimik ng konti. We interrupted our tour guide’s stories with nonsense comments. We asked the most irrelevant and ridiculous questions.
We were having a lot of fun and laughing so loudly. The other tour guide requested us to tone it down.
It was dear husband’s suggestion that I stood here, with the American tourists in the background. Kunwari daw ako ang tourist guide nila.
You will get sick and tired of my face. I am practically in every photo. Ephesus is Anniesus.
Every where I looked seemed picturesque.
Acanthus leaves from the ancient Greek word acanthos, from Greek mythology Acantha, associated with the thorny plant.
Head or capital of what used to be an Ionic column. I like Ionic better than Doric and Corinthian.
Greek Gods
Before
After
God of Fertility and ___. According to Ali, this is also where Nike got their logo inspiration.
Ali said if you are able to touch both columns, you would be blessed with prosperity. If you can’t reach the columns with both hands, you may use one hand and one foot, that would do too. They just said touch, they didn’t specify if both hands or legs.
Anniesus
Oyensus
Nykesus
Edmundsus
Public toilet
Groupsus
Supotsus
