Thursday, September 27, 2012

We had a very long drive today to Antalya. On the way we stopped at the largest Caravanserai in Turkey. It was one of many along the Silk Road. It was very large and not difficult to imagine the many merchants and traders staying a few days for rest and protection. 
We also visited a Whirling Dervish museum. There were hundreds of people there and it seemed to be a shrine as well. The dervishes are considered a cult of Islam and cults are not legal. But it does appear that many people still are attracted to the dancers. 
Antalya is a very touristy place but it we stayed in the old town and that was interesting. It was full of tiny lanes with many twists and turns. We walked around to the marina and Hadrians Gate. Great seafood meal!
 

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