Monday 7 May 2012

Antalya

The Harbour of Anatoyla
Another day in the beautiful city of Anatoyla.
The highlight of the day was a visit to the Turkish Baths in the hotel.  This hotel is out of this world.  We just don't make hotels like this one in Australia.  It is like a marble palace.
Anyway, it's full of Russian and German tourists, but not many as it's not yet peak season. 
The mixed saunas and steam rooms were frequented by the Russkies in tiny g-strings provided by the hotel, and some were bollock naked.

Anatoyla with Taurus Mountains in background


It was enough to send Will on his way back to the room.  I felt that I had experience dealing with this kind of nakedness and I braved it out, albeit with  towel around me.  Some of the men were very good looking, not that I was looking if you know what I mean!










Ancient burial chamber - hundreds of years BC and the urn was put in their homes!!
We went to a museum and saw a heap of Roman and Greek statues taken from the ruins for preservation. 

This statue took our interest.  This one's for you Athena.  Your namesake has a great history.  We were told many interesting stories of the Greek Gods.  As usual, I always promise myself that I will learn more when I get home...  One story was a very interesting one about the decorations hanging on the Christmas tree.  Please remind us to tell you about it - you won't feel the same about a Christmas tree after you hear it!  LOL
Athena

Alexander the Great