Thursday, May 31, 2012
Mehmet talking with Paul. Jayhoon, our driver is to the right.
See the internet bubble on the top of the bus? Awesome. Pure luxury.
We left close to 7:30am as planned for our 8 hour journey along the Aegean Sea and across the Dardanelle Straits. Our first stop was at a gas station along the highway. The station was very interesting with a small convenience store and large cafe. The toilets cost .50 Lira to use.
Belinda found an ostrich egg for sale next to chicken eggs. Mehmet mentioned that the Ottomans would put an ostrich egg in chandeliers to prevent spiderwebs. Belinda found one in a net over a doorway along with a Turkish Evil Eye.
We got to the stop just in time as 3 large buses with Japanese tourists pulled in. We were assured by Mehmet that we would be seeing them again at Troy.
Just look at this service at the stopover!
We crossed the Dardanelles on a ferry at Noon. It was not a long ride but enjoyable and we definitely took in some different scenery.
Cool and breezy, so fun.
Mehmet, Frank, and Carl resting on the deck.
On the way to the ancient ruins of Troy we stopped at a nice simple Turkish road side restaurant. With Mehmet's much needed assistance we were able to order similar foods that we have been trying the last few days. We have been eating lots of vegetables, kebabs, rice and even a Turkish version of flat bread pizza with meat sauce. My brother-in law will be happy to note that Pepsi is indeed sold here in Turkey.
Lovely.
Leslie, Margaret, and Carl posing loverly.
Billboard advertising the restaurant.
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