Roman Phrygia

After a 3hour drive inland from Izmir, we arrived at our first stop, the un excavated city of Blaundos. 

Here we found remains of a theatre, stadium, an older Greek temple to Demeter pimped out by the Romans with marble and red indicated the Ceres, the goddess of grains and fertility.

Driving about 35 miles more we hit another a Roman city, complete with several bridges still used by traffic in the small town, around building that controlled market prices ( all approved prices carved on wall, example, a good male,slave is priced equal to 2 donkeys).

Nearby was a stadium and theater. We spent some time with the archaeologists working on the necropolis and examined several skeletons they had unearthed today. The huge Temple of Zeus dominated the city. 

Found our hotel, a huge stone monstrosity in the middle of a decrepit little town. To avoid the expensive hotel dinner, we went in search of food. Had the oddest wrap at the only eatery we found, a dessert shop. It was some sort of cold spicy mush with lettuce in the wrap. No idea; if we survive, all will be well.

Found a market and stocked up on water and drinks and cookies for tomorrow. Inland further we go to sites unseen, unfounded, and uncertain how t arrive. Climbing? Stay tuned.