Cruise - Nov 5 Kusadasi, Ephesus, and Miletus

Today we arrived in Kadasi and then went to Ephesus. We explored the ruins of Ephesus, one of the world's largest open-air archaeological museums. The ruins uncovered here are spectacular even though only 13% of the city has been uncovered. We then went to the church of St John where his tomb is located and had a communion service using an ancient altar from the time of St John. We then went to an open air restaurant for lunch and a carpet weaving demonstration. Then we headed to Miletus. Paul stopped in at this port on the way  back to Jerusalem (Acts 20:15)

Odeon theatre

Can you see the Nike swoosh

Curetes Street

Terrace houses

Hadrian's temple

Public latrine but only for men

Our group in front of the Library of Celsus

The Menorah referenced above

The commercial market with Celsus Library in back

Theater

Road into Ephesus

St John's tomb in Ephesus. A church was constructed on this site.

Ancient alter in church of St John. Altar dates back to his time.

Baptismal in the church. Holy water was in the two basins on either side. The other basin on the right contained anointing oil

Silkworm cocoons at the Turkmen Carpet Weaving Centre

Two girls weaving carpets. The girl on the right has been working for 6 months on her carpet.

Theater at Miletus

Ruins at Miletus