Seferihisar to Selcuk. 50kms

I had a great sleep last night and woke fresh for another day on the ride south to the historical town of Selcuk.

We hit the road at 8.30am with little wind but under a beautiful clear sky. The road would take us along a coastline which was very similar to the Croatian coastline.  As we went up and down hills all day, it didn't matter when one could look down into the crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea. The air was cool and it didn't matter how long we spent out on the road covering the 50kms, we were having the time of our lives.

We stopped a couple of times for a nice cup of tea, and to chat which we are very good at doing. We continued on along the coastline till we got about 10kms from town where we dropped down the mountain and onto the flat plains that took us into Selcuk.

Len had routed us to the Meral Hotel in town and soon we were pulling in and confirming our reservations.  Peter and I got our twin room for 17 Euro with breakfast.  Once showered we went up to town to buy a late lunch and to have a look around.  The town is set up to accommodate the tourists who likes to buy rugs and souvenirs and I'm tempted to spend some money.

Dinner was at the famous Wallaby Cafe and it was superb. 

Tomorrow Len is coming out with us to visit Ephesus.  This will be a highlight in Turkey and attracts tourists from all around the world.  I'm glad we're going to see the site in the off season and in the cool of the day.  It's not an early start which means I get to sleep in.

 The photo above is of one of the luxury yachts exploring the Turkish coastline of the Aegean Sea.  

 The above photo was taken about 5kms outside of Selcuk of the Great Theatre. We will be visiting the theatre tomorrow, but I can tell you it was reconstructed by the Romans between 41 and 117 AD, and is capable of holding 25,000 people.

 The photo above shows another timber yacht taking shelter from the wind on a beautiful coastline.

The photo above shows the aqueduct that was used from the 100 AD by the Romans.  Not much remains, but it certainly captures your attention when you stumble upon it like Peter and I did today.

 The photo above show Len and Peter checking out some stunning rugs that are hand made in one of the many rug houses in town.

 I took the above photo of a place I found interesting.  The Wallabies Aquaduct Victoria Hotel in Selcuk.

The photo above shows the men at the dinner table of the Wallabies Aquaduct Victoria Hotel. Notice the aquaduct in the background.  It was a perfect night in a fantastic location. 

Tomorrow's planned, breakfast 8am, and I'm back to 100% good health.

Until tomorrow, safe riding.