Visit to Ephesus

After arriving in the parking lot for our visit to Ephesus, a man selling a horse and buggy ride to the top gate of the city joined us at our car.  At the risk of being suckered, we took the bait and loaded up in the buggy. 

                   Juliette's concerned about riding with horses.  She likes animals from a distance, but not up close.

It was a nice ride and we took a detour to the Cave of the Seven Sleepers.  The story goes that Christians were being persecuted and seven young Christian men went into the cave.  Some 200 years later, the men woke up to find significant changes in society, which was surprising to them because they thought they had only slept for the night.  Shortly after waking, the men died and were buried in the cave they had emerged from.

Onward we ride to the ancient city of Ephesus.  What a sight to behold!  Although the streets were crowded with tourists, it was incredible to walk amongst the ruins of – what I didn’t realize- a very modern city in its day.  We hired a tour guide, and bless his heart, he was so patient while we rounded up and entertained the kids.   

Pipes made of terracotta

Sign for medicine



Fountain of Traianus



 The Library of Celsus

Sign for the "Love House."  Our guide said the foot was a sign for the men to follow and one who's foot was smaller than the etching was not allowed inside

It was easy to imagine the everyday life that took place thousands of years ago.  The grooves in the street from chariots carrying important people, the fountains and statues, and even the marketplace where venders came to sell their goods were clearly seen while walking through the city.