At Pamukkale on Wednesday we did an amazing tour of the "Cotton Castle" cliffs and Hieropolis (sp?). The highlight of the day for me was taking a swim in "Cleopatra's pool" at the top of the cliffs. We literally swam and climbed over and around Roman columns and other ancient ruins that rest on the bottom of this beautiful pool of warm iron-rich natural spring water. After a sweaty walk at the top of the cliffs through the remains of Hieropolis, a swim in this exotic setting, even at 25 lira extra (about $15), couldn't have felt better.
Our trip down from the cliffs was memorable too as we walked through the Cotton Castle pools along one edge of the site. The wide terraces create a natural stepping stone type decent to ground level. The setting is so unusual and surreal that we saw many aspiring "next top models" striking poses against the white mineral rocks or in the shallow water, while their friends took countless glamour shots.
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So good to hear from you again! We knew that you didn't have wireless and have been looking forward to hearing more of your adventures. The pix and narrative from Cappadocia and the wonderful pool you swam in were just great, honey. What an experience to be on that bus with the farewell ceremony going on......we look forward to hearing what you thought about Ephesus. (We've been there, too) Night for now, sweetie! Hi to Enrique!
Love, MOM
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