First the Saklikent Gorge, which is a deep cleft formed by a fault in the mountain range. The icy water is in places a torrent, in others a fordable brisk stream. Dramatic scenery and numb toes.
Second stop Xanthos, which was the key Lycian City 500BC. It has a tragic history in which the inhabitants committed mass suicide rather than be captured by the encircling enemy. It includes a large theatre, a distinguishable town layout with broad streets, and famous tombs including the tall 'Harpy Tomb'. What we saw today is a copy. The original is in the Xanthos room in the British Museum, thanks to Charles Fellowes.
An impressive aspect of the ruins is the plumbing. Drains and water pipes are clearly visible throughout.
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