We started today, Megan's birthday at Priene. The dignitaries proceeded to their places for the theatre viewing. This city-state of laid out by architect Hippodamos around 450 BC, the theatre dates from the 3rd century BC and could seat 5000. Apparently the front row seats were reserved for those of special status. We have seen several theatre's but this was the first with these unique seats.
This place is falling apart! We gave our best effort to fix it up a bit, however....
Our second stop for the day was to Miletus, here we ran into a cow herder who pointed out the "Lion's". Megan, Mike and I followed him a bit as he was herding the cow's towards water and kept saying, "lion's". We caught a glimpse, of a skinny little lion as he ducked into the shrubbery. But, our guide wanted to show us the lion heads that flanked the no longer existing harbor.
Our third stop was Didyma, where the Temple of Apollo stands. Built in the 7th century BC, marble from nearby Lake Bafa was used to build the temple. The temple was never completed, I think the grand designs got a bit out of control......
We ended the evening with dinner on the beach front. The kids got henna's. This gentleman took his trade very seriously. 
