Up early this morning in an attempt to beat the anticipated crowds at Ephesus which we sort of achieved. We managed to start at the bottom end at 9 am and commenced walking uphill without realising that most folk bus it to the top entrance and then walk downhill all the way - oh well, next time. Anyway it all seemed quiet enough until we ran into the first tour groups coming downhill about halfway up. It soon became very crowded which took the edge off things a little. Despite this it was an excellent site with the amphitheater and the library being my two highlights. Having walked all the way to the top we then walked back the way we had come to return to our car. A brief cameo performance by dancers and gladiators toward the bottom completed an entirely satisfactory visit. We then enjoyed a much less crowded visit to the Basilica of St John which had been closed to visitors at the time we visited it yesterday It was fascinating to see where he had reputedly written the gospel. Then just down the hill to a small restaurant for lunch and a pleasant chat with an Aussie woman who had been in Turkey for some months. After lunch we set off on the relatively short drive to Pamukkale (still some hours) and drove through some beautiful countryside. Finding our hotel in Pamukkale proved easy enough and we settled in to a delightful boutique hotel, Melrose House, that had been recommended by a friend. While we still had daylight we wandered through the town to the base of the travertines and then back to the hotel for a quick swim in the hotel pool. Enjoyed dinner at the hotel before turning in.
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