The world looked better after a good night's sleep. Left the hotel early to see Ephesus while it was still cool. Ephesus--a massive ancient city most vibrant at the time of St. Paul-was very crowded today. It has a huge amount of ruins which have been partially reconstructed--the most famous ruins in Turkey. After 3 hours we visited the Ephesus museum where recovered original statues, mosaics, etc are displayed. Then we went to the carpet factory for lunch. It was the most idyllic setting and meal. We were seated at a long table on the lawn. Started with delicious starters and then skewers of chicken, lamb, and beef. Dessert was fruit raised on the owner's farm -melon, grapes, and peaches. Then the owner showed us his carpet operation. He shared what he had learned from his U.S. A. college education, from his father and from his mother. Told us how he employs 2000 women who weave carpets in their own homes. He teaches the women to read, to handle their money, hygiene, etc. They only work two hours a day. Women who work long hours have short careers. Two hours work also allows them time to take care of their families. Several bought rugs. Later we listened to a lecture on Graffiti in the Ancient World and the stories it told. We got back to the hotel in time for a walk on the beach and to watch the sun set. .
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