Viv, I admire you for being willing to come on this assignment despite the uncertainty of your parents health.
And I admire you for being willing to go home early when your family truly needs you.
We will miss you.
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| Sara, Zoran, Viv, Bharat |
A sad day today as one of our team members, Viv, had to go home early to attend to family.
Viv, I admire you for being willing to come on this assignment despite the uncertainty of your parents health.
And I admire you for being willing to go home early when your family truly needs you.
We will miss you.
#ibmcsc Turkey 8
Viv, I admire you for being willing to come on this assignment despite the uncertainty of your parents health.
And I admire you for being willing to go home early when your family truly needs you.
We will miss you.
Today's adventure was to Ephesus ... the ancient city home to the Temple of Artemis (1 of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World), a grand amphitheater, one of the seven churches from the book of Revelation, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the burial site of the Apostle John.
First stop was the House of the Virgin Mary. It is believed to be the house of Mary, Mother of Jesus, where she lived after Jesus' death. Originally built in the 1st century and rebuilt in the 4th century, it was rediscovered in the 1800's based on a vision by a German nun. The site has received several Apostolic Blessings, visits from several popes, and continues to be a catholic pilgrimage site. There is also a spring of holy water and a wall on which to tie your wishes.
Next stop were the ruins of Ephesus which were actually quite impressive. It doesn't seem like much when you first enter the site ... a few standing columns, lots of partial columns and other blocks littering the landscape.
But then you follow the ancient marble street and suddenly a small amphitheater comes into view.
Then down the hill and you see the remains of shops that once lined the portico (covered walkway). And carved cornerstones indicating the location of the hospital and pharmacy. And the Temple of Hadrian and the Library of Celsus.
And brothels, and bathrooms with terra cotta pipes and plumbing, and houses and beautiful tile mosaics.
And finally, the grand amphitheater that holds 24,000 spectators.
Definitely worth a visit if you ever make it to Turkey!
Next stop was a carpet school / shop where they teach women the art of making Persian Rugs. Every knot on the carpet is hand tied according to a pattern (similar to cross stitch) and large rugs can take over a year to produce.
First stop was the House of the Virgin Mary. It is believed to be the house of Mary, Mother of Jesus, where she lived after Jesus' death. Originally built in the 1st century and rebuilt in the 4th century, it was rediscovered in the 1800's based on a vision by a German nun. The site has received several Apostolic Blessings, visits from several popes, and continues to be a catholic pilgrimage site. There is also a spring of holy water and a wall on which to tie your wishes.
Next stop were the ruins of Ephesus which were actually quite impressive. It doesn't seem like much when you first enter the site ... a few standing columns, lots of partial columns and other blocks littering the landscape.
But then you follow the ancient marble street and suddenly a small amphitheater comes into view.
Then down the hill and you see the remains of shops that once lined the portico (covered walkway). And carved cornerstones indicating the location of the hospital and pharmacy. And the Temple of Hadrian and the Library of Celsus.
And brothels, and bathrooms with terra cotta pipes and plumbing, and houses and beautiful tile mosaics.
And finally, the grand amphitheater that holds 24,000 spectators.
Next stop was a carpet school / shop where they teach women the art of making Persian Rugs. Every knot on the carpet is hand tied according to a pattern (similar to cross stitch) and large rugs can take over a year to produce.
I had no intention of buying anything but ... Zach, I found a rug for the entryway :-)
They had one set of rugs that are 100% wool and 100% natural with no dyes at all. The colors are simple shades of cream, tan, and brown according to the color of the sheep that donated it's wool.
And for anyone who is wondering, yes Persian Rugs are expensive, even here in Turkey. A large silk hanging cost $20,000. A 10' by 2 1/2' runner of wool / cotton was $2,300. So my 2 1/2' x 3 1/2' rug was quite a bargain at $300! This is what I bought.
Then on to lunch and a little shopping in the 'cute' town of Şirince. (Şirince means 'cute' in Turkish).
And finally a beautiful sunset over the Agean Sea on the way back to Izmir.
Good night all.
#ibmcsc Turkey 8
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