Turkey, Day 2

After buffet brekkie, we took a walk into the old town, Antik Side, as they call it. It's quite a walk. First passed the market and mosque, then through the ruins of a nymphaeum, columned streets, agora, baths and theatre. 

The Nymphaeum

By the time we got as far as the baths, Catherine was feeling the effects of the 34 degree heat and felt quite unwell. She lay down in the shade for a while, to recover. Once she had, she decided to carry on down to the harbour and temples of Athena and Apollo.  It is believed to be the place where Anthony met Cleopatra; he presented the Apollo Temple as a token of his love and devotion to her.

Temple of Athena

The streets of the old town are paved with glass, showing excavations of the old town underneath, including some mosaics. The glass even extends into the shops. Quite amazing. 

From the harbour and temples, we made our way back towards the hotel, stopping off in McDonalds for a cold drink and to make use of the aircon and wifi. We needed that, it was scorchio and with very little shade to speak of. 

Back at the hotel, Catherine had a swim, whilst I had a nap. 

Soon it was time to have dinner . We walked down to the beach, just in time to catch the sunset, then found somewhere to eat, acceptable to Catherine, i.e. veggie accommodating. We settled on a place called Britannia, which fit the brief and I had my first beer of the holiday.

Sunset at the beach

By bedtime it was still about 24 degrees.  Mustn't complain though, eh?

First beer