Rode overnight bus from Cappadocia to Antalya.
Should have gotten off bus sooner to go to Aspendos, before reaching Antalya. We ended up busing back to Aspendos and Side (pronounced SEE-deh).
Saw a Roman coloseum at Aspendos, built in Year 155 A.D.during Marcus Aurelius' reign (15 lira). Then saw Mediterranean sea and ancient temples for Apollo and Athens at Side (free). Side attracts many tourists including Turkish and European tourists.
At Side we chatted with the owner of a paynsion (homestay-50 lira per night). He owns the bar, rooms, and two homes, all next to Apollo temple. He says next month will be very busy with live music and rich Turkish tourists.
He owns 5 tortoises and a number of cats and dogs, with a daughter going to Antalya university. Nice life!
Bused back to Antalya (12 lira per person).
Back at Antalya we tried the Haman (Turkish bath). 50 lira includes them washing you and massage.
We saw a bunch of people with Turkish flags. Looks like they just came back from a demonstration. The noise sounds like they won the World Cup (or Super Bowl in USA). This is probably the unrest referred to in the news.
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