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January 9th 2013
The libraryThe library
The library
Even thought we just posted a blog we spent an amazing day at Ephesus and decided to post some pics from it. The weather has turned and we see on the TV, Istanbul has snow. Here, we are just very cold, but beautiful clear crisp air made for some nice photos.

Ephesus was amazing! Originally an early Greek settlement in 1000 BC thru 6th century AD, with as many as 250,000 people. Lots of wars and a silting harbor contributed to its demise. There continues to be alot of excavation, with every dig they seem to find something!

With the cold it was a very quiet day, and when we were touring the terraced houses we were the only ones there. Many times we would just sit and listen. It was very easy to envision it, in its heyday. We wondered if New York might look this good 1000 yrs from now...
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OdeonOdeon
Odeon
Primarily used for municipal meetings, sat 5000 people
So many columnsSo many columns
So many columns
So many geometric piecesSo many geometric pieces
So many geometric pieces
and so many carvingsand so many carvings
and so many carvings
Restoration of the interior of the terraced housesRestoration of the interior of the terraced houses
Restoration of the interior of the terraced houses
at Ephesus. They are doing a beautiful job and when it is done in about another 100 yrs it will be gorgeous
One giant puzzleOne giant puzzle
One giant puzzle
Beautiful murals they have reconstructedBeautiful murals they have reconstructed
Beautiful murals they have reconstructed
One of the rooms in its restoration processOne of the rooms in its restoration process
One of the rooms in its restoration process
One of many carvingsOne of many carvings
One of many carvings
Kouretes StKouretes St
Kouretes St
The main street thru Ephesus
Panorama of the Terraced villasPanorama of the Terraced villas
Panorama of the Terraced villas
not sure how this will show on the blog
The StadiumThe Stadium
The Stadium
The art of balance...The art of balance...
The art of balance...
Another pic of the LibraryAnother pic of the Library
Another pic of the Library
I could not decide which one i liked better...
Church of MaryChurch of Mary
Church of Mary
we think






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Linda Mascuch
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Date: 9th January 2013

Fabulous.
We are so enjoying your pictures. Thanks for keeping us up-to-date. What a trip! What a world!

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Ruby and Ron Andridge
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Date: 9th January 2013

Thanks
We love to learn from your photo journal. The pictures are great and we did not make it to Ephusus so it was fun to see it from your eyes. Thanks again

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