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6/1/09
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We found that this blog was never published after all, so here it is. It is mostly just pictures and a couple of interesting observations including.
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1. Gas is really expensive here. At $8/gallon, we felt the pain with our last car rental that wasn't as "economy sized" as previously rented cars. The gas cost more than the rental. No wonder there are scooters everywhere. We have seen everything from entire family of 4 to a man with his dog riding a scooter. Of course, no helmets involved.
2. Historical stuff is EVERYWHERE. Laying out along the highway are carved stones that appear to be left behind from 2000 years ago. People are scared to dig in their back yard for fear of finding artifacts that stops any further construction for awhile.
3. Turkish people really do like kids. They don't have kid menus or special accomodations for kids at hotels, yet they do come up to them regularly and give them added attention. One pension owner felt obliged to serve the kids cookies and cake every time he saw them, including breakfast.
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Enjoy the photos.
Ephesus
The library in Ephesus is a unique finding amongst the many historical ruins. Ephesus is one of the largest and best preserved locations of ruins in the world.
Signs
You figure out what this sign means - Jump or Watch out? At least the signs were easier to read than the Turkish language.
Underwater tomb
One sunken city in Simone left ruins both above and below the water. It sunk following an earthquake in 100 BC.
Turkey's Flag
Map of Turkey
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