Saturday, June 9, 2012

Pamukkale

This area of Turkey is famous for its amazing series of calcite pools, looking like cotton candy or snow.  Take off your shoes and walk up thru these crystal travertines terraces.  At the top are the ancient ruins of a Roman Spa city, Hierapolis and a swimming pool.

Entrance sign to Pamukkale Natural Park.

Wading through the terraces.

Travertines.

The small town of Pamukkale below.

The Spa pool at the top of the hill.

Nice pool.

Full ruins from the past.

Very relaxing.

The ruins of Hierapolis.

More ruins of Hierapolis.

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