Tag: Ephesus

Nike, Goddess of Sneakers

Ephesus, 10th May

Nike

Ok, slightly out of sequence but this is a carving of Nike, Goddess of something but I missed this so I have renamed her Goddess of Sneakers.

I started this post with Nike as I thought it was a great title. Who am I to complain when a catchy title grabs you?

Apparently the Nike company used the swish of her dress as the swish on their sports items. I know I’ll never look at another pair of Nike shoes in the same way.

My friend Sue said it was odd that she was the Goddess of Sneakers as she wasn’t actually wearing any shoes. I said that was because Gods and Goddesses are above such worldly things.

So back to the beginning.

Ephesus

We floated into Ephesus and I was able to capture this lovely sunrise. Unfortunately I was standing on our deck in my PJs when the tug boat chugged past. I waved a cherry good morning. I mean, what else could I do?

Our expedition today was to the ruins of the Elite Roman houses in Ephesus. I commented (more than once, I have to say but when you find a funny phrase it seems rude to not repeat it) that I was a good fit. You know, ruins, my age… No one found this amusing. Boring lot. The Ephesus authorities are doing a wonderful job restoring and re-building some of the properties that have been discovered.

At the entrance to the collection of Roman ruins.
Pity about the crane in the background
Mosaic pathway alongside the road which has “traction” grooves cut into the limestone to assist with foot traffic.
Difficult to see but there is a pipe on the left towards the back of this picture. This was part of the original plumbing works. My outside plumbing was in a worse condition 🙂
Beautiful mosaic floor that led from the entrance to the lounge
Amazing marble wall panels
The entire structure is covered by specially designed roofing to protect the site. It was like walking through a greenhouse – insanely humid.
Upside down, I know, but I don’t have my edit programme so I had to leave it as is.
The library
The Library
Overview
The Orient Arcade. Sorry, I just thought this sign was classic.

I had a Daily Pet Peeve but I forgot to write it down so I don’t remember it. If I think of it later I’ll update.

I managed to resuscitate my hat by ironing the brim so I wore that today. Unfortunately the brim now is a bit wavy. I tell people that I did Jillaroo work (a lie) and my horse (don’t have one) threw me (never happened) and trampled my hat (also didn’t happen) which is why the hat is in such poor condition.

Did I mention that stocky (read overweight) American chap who was very grumpy because I was taking too long in the food line? Well, he was there again this afternoon so I managed to position myself in front of him and dithered for an extended time over the salad bar.

Harrumph all you like, pal.

Tomorrow we go to Rhodes.

C