MAY 2004

John the disciple of Christ is buried here, and  the last home of Mary, Jesus' mother is near the town.  Also the little town up in the foothills named Sirince is quaint, peaceful, and an olive capital of sorts. 

Behind this hill is Ephesus.  Some ruins can be observed on the hill if you look hard but they are a little small here.  The road going up the mountain on the left is the road to the last home of Mary, Jesus' mother.  This photo is taken from John's Basilica.

Below is part of the old Roman road between Selchuk and Ephesus, lined with these statues and lights.   The old road is used for walking and jogging, and the trees provide shade in the warm summers.

This photo is almost opposite the panorama above.  It is looking at Selchuk with John's Basilica to the right of the trees in the center of the photo.  The old citadel of Selchuk is to the left most.

The old citadel of Selchuk makes a pretty picture from many different angles.  This was closed to tours about 5 years ago because of safety concerns.

Looking down on part of Selchuk.  Note the new building going up in the lower right.  First the concrete is poured for the frame, then the cinder block bricks are put in for the walls, followed by the stucco on the exterior.  The roof is left flat for further expansion.

Just what the sign says, Turkish Bath, established 1372.   About a century before Columbus sailed.

Close up of a shoe shine stand.

He just would not take NO for an answer.  So I paid him 250,000 TL, about 30 cents.