We were just here in May 2013 as part of a land tour. So this is our second visit in a short time and since we are taking a back to back cruise now we will be back in Kusadasi on Sept. 29.
Because we were here in May we decided not to take any tours but have a leisurely day in port.
We started out by walking up to the streets with all the souvenir stores and window shopping for an hour. We ended up by a block of stores near the port and at a leather store.
The merchant had a nice selection of leather wallets and we purchased two for our sons.
It was interesting because he showed us how to tell a leather wallet from an imitation one- he proceeded to light his lighter and put the flame up to the wallet and it did not burn or singe.
According to the merchant an imitation wallet would burn/melt.
We went back on ship for lunch and rest.
There was an internet shop by the ship terminal where the sailors and travellers can go and use the internet. I went there and bought some time so I could check emails and surf the internet for information on our next ports.
This afternoon there was a Turkish Folkloric Dance group who performed traditional dances as well as a belly dancer. It was a very good show and I was able to get a good seat in front.
At dinner our table mates discussed their tours-most went to the ruins at Ephesus and either saw the city or the Terrace Houses (which were recently opened for the public to view).
Tonight we set sail for Istanbul.
Because we were here in May we decided not to take any tours but have a leisurely day in port.
We started out by walking up to the streets with all the souvenir stores and window shopping for an hour. We ended up by a block of stores near the port and at a leather store.
The merchant had a nice selection of leather wallets and we purchased two for our sons.
It was interesting because he showed us how to tell a leather wallet from an imitation one- he proceeded to light his lighter and put the flame up to the wallet and it did not burn or singe.
According to the merchant an imitation wallet would burn/melt.
We went back on ship for lunch and rest.
There was an internet shop by the ship terminal where the sailors and travellers can go and use the internet. I went there and bought some time so I could check emails and surf the internet for information on our next ports.
At dinner our table mates discussed their tours-most went to the ruins at Ephesus and either saw the city or the Terrace Houses (which were recently opened for the public to view).
Tonight we set sail for Istanbul.
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