The Dalyan river is full
of tourist boats as the
Carian tombs carved
directly into the cliff
face are visible beyond.

Along the west side of
the river, the morning
sun provides the
best light upon the tombs.

Most of the these tombs
are but a few feet deep
into the rock face.
Similar to the temple in
Petra, Jordan, it is more
of a frontage than
a full on internal space.

Carved in the 4th century
BC, and the first real
close up of ancient ruins
we say, Bonnie and I
got very giddy to see
more of what modern
Turkey has to offer.

Interesting how out of the
same rock face, so many
different colours seem
to emerger in the carved
out spaces.

The large and mostly
intact central tomb
is arguably the most
impressive.

Along the road to
Dalyan, at a local
petrol stop, one can
take a shower or get
a car wash during the
hot, dry day.

Is this the Blue Mosque?
Well, no, but the wonderful
blue hue of the ancient Iznik
tiles is not only to be found
at the Blue Mosque.
But are these really Iznik?

You can see the
megaphones on the
sides of the minaret near
the top; they blare loudly
so the populous can all
hear the time for prayer.

Another look along the river
at some boating prices.
Ranging from 35,000,000 to
475,000,000 Turkish Lira,
you can spend as much
time exploring the
Dalyan River as you would
desire ...