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August 26th 2012
Published: September 2nd 2012
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That's Priene, Miletus, and Didyma for the uninitiated. These are 3 more ancient Greek sites not nearly as famous, crowded, or expensive to visit as the renowned Ephesus to the north. Accommodation and food Even though most people visit PMD from Kuşadası or Selçuk, I decided to stay in Didim as I thought it would be convenient to see the sites and continue south to Fethiye. I unexpectedl... Read Full Entry



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Theater at PrieneTheater at Priene
Theater at Priene

Kind of insignificant after Miletus
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Medusa

Didyma
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Didyma
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Temple of Apollo, Didyma
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Seriously huge stones, Didyma
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Temple of Apollo

Taken from the oracles' writing room, Didyma
Elaborate Fountain at DidymaElaborate Fountain at Didyma
Elaborate Fountain at Didyma

I've been drinking water from public fountains since Armenia thankfully without incident.
Altınkum BeachAltınkum Beach
Altınkum Beach

You haven't been to a crowded beach until you've been to Altınkum. Didn't really see the attraction as the beach is litter strewn and not very nice. Must be all the English pubs and British Premier League that draws in all the tourists because there are definitely much nicer beaches all over Turkey.



6th November 2012
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Congrats ...
on living all your adventurous dreams, Jon. Your mom shared this website with me. If you ever want to present a travelogue at my library, let me know. "Keep on truck'n!"
16th November 2012
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Hi Richard, Sure, see you next time I'm in Sarasota.

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