Troy. Just knowing that we were only going to stop at one city on monday, and that city was going to be Troy, put us all in a great mood on when we woke up. We left Canakkale and drove south about 40 minutes to the city Heinrich Schliemann, a treassure hunter of sorts, found when looking for the Treassury of Priam. It was great to see the legendary city, actually 9 different cities, all from different time periods. You could really see the architecture of the fallen marble, with the engravings and everything. Our tour guide, Asil, was almost too thourough, giving us way more information than anyone ever needs to hear about history. He started taking pictures as well, even though he as been doing this for years and years. A little strange. Also there was this couple who asked him to take their picture infront of the wooden horse, and after he took about 17 photos, exchanged names an
d emails with them, we finally got to go to lunch...
d emails with them, we finally got to go to lunch...After a delicious lunch and some shopping we got back on the bus and drove....and drove....and drove. After 4 hours, we finally came to our hotel in Bergama. Sleeping on the bus is not the same as getting actual rest, and we were so exhausted from the heat and bus ride that after dinner most of us just went to bed. However, a couple of us decided to go for a walk into the city, and stretch a bit. Asil, dressed in very short red shorts, decided that he would once again be their guide. Walking them into the city, he did not leave out any details about the city or the streets or even about the animals. He started talking to my friend Annie, and being nice, she chatted with him for a minute or two while the group was looking around. Then, out of the blue, he told her she had a beautiful smile, and proceeded to ask her to SMELL him.
And so Asil, who is trying to find an american publisher for his book, is now deemed creepest tour guide ever...he is a good picture taker though, so above are some shots from Troy.
Next up Bergama and Kusadasi, Ephesos, Onyx, Turkish Baths, and more Creeeepy tourguide.
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