JG: Back to the bus rides, we arrived in Kusadasi, mainly in order to visit the Ancient Greek city of Ephesus. It's right up there with Pompeii with its intricacy and architecture - it's even a bit larger and more sprawling. But it's one of the most visited archaeological sites in the world, and for good reason. The size, elaborate nature of the layout, water system, and other infrastructure components are remarkable, especially for the time.
Pamukkale's Hieropolis also contained some interesting Greco-Roman ruins, but the main draw is the 'cotton castle' for sure - it's like the salt flats merged with natural hot springs to make a tourist spa...if you can handle the sulfur smell!
SS: After 10 days sailing through the Greek Islands our final ferry took us to Marmarmis, and we instantly took a bus to Kusadasi as a home base to explore Ephesus. A well preserved Greek/Roman ancient city with a stunning Library of Celsus. Walking the remains of the streets here, one could truly imagine what thriving and prosperous metropolis it once was 2000 years ago - even Cleopatra vacationed here.
Even the Romans needed a spa day and Pamukkale was the luxury basin. This place is incredible and hard to describe without seeing it. Natural rock/calcium formed pools are filled with natural hot spring water that flows down the mountain side. Rich in minerals, we spread the mud all over us and soaked in the nutrients while baking in the sun.
So far, Turkey has been a pleasant place to travel through. The people are very friendly and helpful, the bus system is fantastic and the sights are like no other.
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