Travelled to Kusidasi and embarked on a tour of the Turkish village of Sirince. The area has a history dating back to the Hellenistic period (323–31 BC). Pottery found around the village indicates the presence of seven villages and nine farmsteads in the area, dating back to ancient and medieval times. There are several Roman aqueducts in the village — a water source for ancient Ephesus. The area is a rare and attractive example of Ottoman Christian architecture.

Dedrie wondered if there is ancient pottery in this stall
White and beautiful Greek houses amongst the Ottoman mosques and other buildings
The Mosque—Ottoman influence
St John the Baptist Church—about the same vintage as St John’s Toorak

We stopped at a carpet factory on the way. The guy from Wollongong was quite persuasive!

Aussie selling us carpets
Some people bought!
The red wine had no influence on us