12/23 - 12/24
Inspired by Jami's remarks about Pamukkale we decided to visit it and we're very glad we did. A truly amazing place, one of the most beautiful, bizarre natural wonders we've ever seen. Walking up toward the big white fluffy mass on the horizon we had no idea what to expect. Passing through the ticket barrier we were confused by the order to remove our shoes 100m further down the path. The ground was freezing cold, with a thin layer of icy rainwater running across it, but as we progressed along the travertine the water warmed up to the point where we our feet weren't painfully numb any more and we could appreciate the vistas that opened up.
The site of an ancient Roman city at the top, Hierapolis, was fun to imagine but not much to look at. We were far too busy with the natural views to worry about the ruins anyway.
Nearby is the 'red spring' that we thought promised a Japanese-style open-air hot bath, but we were disappointed by the mud packs and spa treatments on offer behind closed doors. With little time until Evan's Christmas Eve party we hurried on to Izmir.
Inspired by Jami's remarks about Pamukkale we decided to visit it and we're very glad we did. A truly amazing place, one of the most beautiful, bizarre natural wonders we've ever seen. Walking up toward the big white fluffy mass on the horizon we had no idea what to expect. Passing through the ticket barrier we were confused by the order to remove our shoes 100m further down the path. The ground was freezing cold, with a thin layer of icy rainwater running across it, but as we progressed along the travertine the water warmed up to the point where we our feet weren't painfully numb any more and we could appreciate the vistas that opened up.
The site of an ancient Roman city at the top, Hierapolis, was fun to imagine but not much to look at. We were far too busy with the natural views to worry about the ruins anyway.
Nearby is the 'red spring' that we thought promised a Japanese-style open-air hot bath, but we were disappointed by the mud packs and spa treatments on offer behind closed doors. With little time until Evan's Christmas Eve party we hurried on to Izmir.
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