The day started with a visit to Troy. The city is now in ruins but excavations of the ancient site have revealed nine cities dating from 3000BC to 400AD superimposed one on top of another. The city of Troy was located in a very fortunate position because the waters around this part of the Aegean were unpredictable and the winds could be very strong so passing ships would shelter in Troy’s harbour till the winds were more favourable, bringing trade and wealth. It is thought that an earthquake may have weakened parts of the walls to allow Greek soldiers in to rescue Helena and not the popular belief of entry into Troy inside a wooden horse.
After lunch we took a cable car to the site of the mountain settlement of Pergamon dated from the 4th century BC. Again in ruins but evidence of a palace, theatre, gymnasium, various halls and temples have been found; all surrounded by the city walls. The view of the whole valley and the bustling city below were spectacular.
I am enjoying the Turkish food (no fish today). For breakfast I had light yoghurt with stewed cherries and apricots and a meza plate of tomato, olives, cucumber, cheese and toast with capsicum. Delicious. One specialty is a 10cm sheet of filo pastry or a wonton wrapper filled with feta and dill mixture, rolled into a mini cigar and quickly deep fried…. Very tasty and would be great with a wine…..
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