East meets West part bir

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April 15th 2008

Published: April 15th 2008

15 April 2008 I've been in Turkey for almost a month now. My daughter, Shay, lives in Izmir, so that has been where I have spent the majority of my time. Izmir is a fairly modern city, by Turkish standards, and we even live above a Starbucks, which is still too expensive. For the most part, though, Turkey has been much easier on the wallet than the UK and Europe. Accomodations are inexpensive... Read Full Entry

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Artemis Yoruk Hotel Dining

Shay in the dining area of our hotel in the thriving metropolis of Pamukkale

Artemis Yoruk Hotel Innkeepers

They are the cutest couple and so hospitable.

Termal Pools

The Turks don't pronounce the "h" ;) These are the fake (real spring water, man made pool, complete with mud) thermal pools at The Pam. We crashed their thermals, since our budget hotel didn't have any.

Me and Shay in the termals

A nice Japanese tourist was kind enough to offer to take our picture. When I was explaining to him how to use the camera, he informed me that he was Japanese and is familiar with Canons ;)

Shay in the thermal pool

The Pam

Turkish Breakfast

Shay in the dining area of the Artemis Yoruk Hotel, Pamukkale, Turkey, eating a typical Turkish breakfast consisting of; hard boiled egg, olives, cheese, tomato, some type of cold cuts, bread and a very liquidy jam and of course the Turkish staple, Cay (tea...pronounced Chai...the C has a tail, which this keyboard cannot produce)

Heiropolis

Some ruins in the same park as the Pamukkale Travertines.

Pamukkale, Turkey

Travertines. I am sitting in front of some of the few remaining travertine pools in Pamukkale. At one time, swimming was allowed, but after 1997, it was forbidden. All the tourists wrecked havoc on the pools.

Pamukkale, Turkey

The pools overlook the town.

Pamukkale, Turkey

Shay, at the end of the trail of the tavertines.

Shay pumping spring water

Pamukkale, Turkey

On the drive to Aphrodisias

Passing yet another horse pulled cart.

Statue in front of Aprhodisias Museum

Aphrodisias ruins. Turkey

Statue in front of Aprhodisias Museum

Gateway to the Temple of Aphrodite

Aphrodisias, Turkey

Gateway to the Temple of Aphrodite

Aphrodisias Stadium

Shay is a little winded after the climb from the center of the stadium.

Aphrodisias Stadium

The east end was converted to host gladiator competition.

The Temple of Aphrodite

Shay walking to the temple. Many orgies were held here, according to our "trusty" Lonley Planet guide book.

17th April 2008

Raf Jah
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Brilliant....
I am a turk, reading your blog in Tanzania (where I work). Your stories are a brilliantly truthfull travellers' view of Turkey. Your photos are really nice. (and the shiner in funny). I even doubled back through your blog to skim the US stuff too. Very nice. Very readable. Brilliant stuff, keep going! Raf

20th August 2008

Dan
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Nice journal!
I am soon heading to Izmir for a year. I enjoyed reading your take on it, especially the comparisons to California since that's where I'm from. Very nice pictures as well, and I'm still laughing about the Japanese "camera man". DT

30th June 2009

julie
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almost neighbors
Hi, this is Julie, my family and i were stationed at Izmir from 1995 to 1997. Looking at the photos from you apartment looks very familiar to me, especially the walk platz area. It is fun to look back and all the memories of living in Izmir.

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