Ruins and Tombs of Kings

Ekincik Bay is a great place to anchor out while visiting Dalyan. This area was first settled long before Christ decided to come to earth. Caunos was settled by the Lycians and thrived for centuries. But like so many ancient ports, it eventually silted up by the river that still runs through the ancient harbor and time moved on along with the population. There is still an outline of a city done in ancient stone block with public baths, temples and ancient streets that only hearken to the glory that was once part of this area. It kind of reminds me of when someone is murdered and they outline around the body of what was once a a live person. The stones outline where once was a live vibrant city filled with people and commerce.

We took a water taxi further up the river to the town of Dalyan, which is the modern day replacement. Doesn’t have quite the charm, but there are plenty of restaurants and tourist shops. Right across the river are the tombs of long forgotten kings whose last resting spots were carved out of the solid rock cliffs. These imposing structures look like grand buildings with towering columns that only lead to burial chambers long since looted by enterprising not so royal subjects. They are quite imposing and hey if you are going to die, you might as well go out in style.

We had a nice lunch right on the edge of the water served to us by a very handsome waiter. As we were headed back to the boat, one of the shop owners called out asking if we were interested in Viagra perfume. Lol. Well what can I say, I am a sucker for new lines. So we get talking to him and he swears that if we just buy this perfume it will give you a hard dick. He asked us more by hand motions than verbal English skills if we were together. When we told him we were together, he got more playful and told us it would help our relationship. We told him we didn’t believe him and wanted a demonstration. He laughed, but had that look in his eye that made me sense if he could have figured out how to close his store he would have been more than happy to do a demonstration for us. In the end we left amused, and no perfume.