From there, we headed to a synagogue to talk with a rabbi about the life of his temple. The Jewish population is decreasing rapidly. I think he said that he has only about 12 regular worshippers.
On to a wonderful lunch of ground lamb kebobs, sadly followed by a motorcycle/auto collision right before our eyes. Mary and Wendy went to offer assistance, but they said they didn't have to do anything. Miraculously, after a bit of rest, this man we watched somersault in the air walked to the ambulance.
After lunch, we went to visit the excavations of Sardis, home to Croesus - a very rich and powerful Caliph who extended his realm in all directions, but went a bit too far when he crossed the river to the East and lost everything.
The mosaics here are phenomenal, and there is very little control over where you can go and what you can touch. Was Escher here?
Next we went to the Temple of Artemis where we were overwhelmed by the colossal columns and the views.
This brought us to sundown and a busride to our hotel featuring raisins, figs, and Ratki, courtesy of our guide, Ahmet. Our best hotel dinner yet and a walk by the water, and we are ready for rest.
Tomorrow is Ephesus!
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