……….and sun we have! And have had since the last post (cue trumpet?). After Selcuk we had 24 hours whizzing too fast through the fantastic ruins of Aphrodisias, and then a completely bizarre visit to Pamukkale and its travertine marble ledges and very hot springs.
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| This is marble, not snow! |
Sat up to my neck in clear hot water that tasted like intense San Pellegrino, then had a bath in spa water in our hotel. And next morning Ian and I had a 7.00am sit in an even hotter spa with a bunch of Russians who liked smothering themselves in clay as well.
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| The hot mud spa |
Our journey from Selcuk to the coast was by public bus on tiny mountain roads. Heaps of locals (no chooks or goats) plus us and 2 others from Bellingen, NSW. And, of course, we discovered we knew people in common. We could see snow on the mountain tops, and that’s hard to believe as I write this wearing my bathers.
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| The Oyster Residence: our steps |
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| Oyster Residence: lounging spot |
We chose The Oyster Residence, Oludeniz, from internet research, and we are delighted with it. From those of you in Oz, it could be in Byron Bay, except it’s on the Aegean! It’s got loads of lovely touches in the flowers and fabrics and hammocks. Staff are delightful and food excellent. Lots of congregating round the beautiful pool. I love all the meeting and chatting that is going on.
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| on Santa Claus island |
Today we took a boat trip round the coast to crystal clear coves, and a visit to St Nicholas island where Santa Claus was a Bishop in the 8th Century. We both feel as if we are slowing down at last.
Ian/Jane
ReplyDeleteWe do hope the spa baths all had secure fencing and saftey certificates?
John and Cat
Hi Jane,
ReplyDeleteMissing your smile at the centre.
By the way, my Mum says that, "If you are in contact with Jane, mention to them that a nice "slow" day is to catch the local ferry (not a tourist boat) near the Galata Bridge and travel up towards the Black Sea. There are wonderful views of all the palaces and villas etc along the shore line. We got off at an island for a street vendor lunch (excellent), wandered around the village, talked to the locals, and then caught the ferry on the way back. Memorable day."
Take care and keep having a wondrous time.
Love (receptionist) Kate