Yunluo was tempted and wanted to buy one. At first, the saleslady said that the original discount was 20%, so she applied for a 40% discount for Yunluo. Yunluo offered a 40% discount, and she actually agreed. However, she wanted Yunluo to pay 300 US dollars in cash. Yunluo didn't have that much US dollars, so she went to borrow from the sisters, but they all opposed Yunluo's purchase.
Some said that leather jackets were not suitable and they were rarely worn at home; some said that the bargaining price was too high and the maximum discount was 30%. Yunluo bargained again and was actually agreed to 35% discount. The sisters waited for the Turkish businessman to come out and chase Yunluo, still wanting to reduce the discount to 30%, but failed. Based on previous experience of going abroad, buying with cash is cheaper than using a credit card.
If you have friends who want to buy leather jackets, be sure to bring cash. You might as well lower the price at the beginning, and then slowly increase the price. However, Yunluo does not regret it. The money saved can be used to go to Phuket, haha. Tourist actor Ephesus Tourist actor Ephesus This is the hotel where Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi stayed in Kusadasi. The hotel is on the mountain in the suburbs.
Accommodation Hotel Kusadasi Accommodation Hotel Kusadasi This hotel is an apartment-style, with two bedrooms and two living rooms. It looks very comfortable and can accommodate five or six people. Living room Kusadasi Large bedroom Kusadasi Large bathroom Kusadasi Small bedroom Kusadasi Small bathroom Kusadasi I like this balcony very much, you can overlook the scenery.
There is also a kitchen on the balcony in Kusadasi, which is very convenient. I was a little lazy this time when I went abroad, so I brought the least luggage. I forgot to bring lipstick and medicine for clearing heat. On the Anatolian Plateau, Yunluo's mouth corners were blistered, so I had to ask the sisters for two medicines for clearing heat and reducing fire, crushed them with the kitchen tools, and applied them on the corners of my mouth.
When you go out, it is better to bring more than less. This time is a lesson. In the morning, stroll around the hotel. The environment is quite good, there are several swimming pools like this, and there are lounge chairs for tourists to rest by the pool. Morning in the hotel Morning in the hotel in Kusadasi Many tourists who travel by car in Kusadasi, a family stays in a suite, which is comfortable and convenient, suitable for leisure travel.
Morning at the hotel Kusadasi Hotel is on the top of a small hill. From here you can see the Aegean Sea. Zhou Xiken said that you can see the Greek islands from here. The Aegean Sea is part of the Mediterranean Sea, located between the Greek Peninsula and the Anatolian Peninsula of Turkey, 610 kilometers long from north to south and 300 kilometers wide from east to west.
The coastline of the Aegean Sea is very tortuous, with numerous islands scattered all over the place, and countless bays and ports. Most of the islands in the Aegean Sea belong to Greece on the west coast, and a small part belongs to Turkey on the east coast. The Aegean Sea is also the only waterway for the Black Sea coastal countries to the Mediterranean, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Indian Ocean. It plays an important role in shipping and strategy.
The Aegean Sea is a dream holiday destination for travel enthusiasts. Today, Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi's itinerary includes about 200 kilometers of driving along the Aegean coastline from south to north. Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi are both looking forward to enjoying the charming scenery of the Aegean coast.
There is only one attraction today - Cunda Island. During breakfast, Zhou Xiken announced with a smile that he would give everyone a surprise today and add an attraction outside the itinerary - Kusadasi Bird Island. Mohammed would also invite everyone to his home. 1. The unexpected surprise of Bird Island. Kusadasi. Also known as Bird Island.
At first, Yunluo and Nalanshiqi thought they could watch birds here, but later they found out that the so-called Bird Island actually refers to its small size like a bird. Kusadasi used to be a sleepy little village. After Turkey developed tourism in the 1980s, Kusadasi and its surrounding areas have become a famous resort in Turkey and even Europe.
Kusadasi has a 32-kilometer Aegean coastline. The town faces the bay and follows the undulating terrain. Built along the shore, it has rich landscapes. Yunluo and Nalanshiqi parked their car on a small hillside, and everyone was immediately fascinated by the beautiful scenery of the Aegean Sea. In the distance, white boats dotted the blue sea.
Nearby. Small islands extend into the sea, emerald green. Aegean Sea scenery Kusadasi The scattered red-roofed and white-walled cottages seem to be in a picture. Aegean Sea scenery The water on the shore of Kusadasi is crystal clear under the sun, and the bottom can be seen clearly, changing from azure blue to light green. It is said that the Aegean Sea is most beautiful when the sun sets, and the clear water is faintly golden.
The sea water will turn into purple, like wine in a glass, so some people compare the Aegean Sea to the "wine-colored sea". It is morning now, and I didn't see the "wine", but the scenery in front of me is enough to make people intoxicated. Aegean Sea Scenery Kusadasi especially likes this small island. The quaint castle stands alone on the blue water, adding to the ancient mystery.
It is really a very beautiful scenery in Kusadasi. It is the "Bird Island" in the hearts of Yunluo and Nalanshiqi. Kusadasi is one of the most beautiful bays on the Aegean Coast. Bird Island Aegean Sea Scenery Kusadasi "Bird Island" Kusadasi Yunluo and Nalanshiqi's car drove along the Aegean coast, all the way north, and the colorful scenery of the Aegean Sea kept changing outside the car window.
Aegean Coast scenery Kusadasi Aegean Coast scenery Kusadasi Aegean Coast scenery Kusadasi Aegean Coast scenery Kusadasi 2. Surprise: Izmir residential area. At the invitation of Mohammed, Yunluo and Nalanshiqi came to this residential area in Izmir.
Turkish residential area Izmir Muhammadga is on the sixth floor of this building. Turkish residential areas are well greened, with flowers, grass, children's playgrounds, and leisure pavilions. Residential area small garden Izmir residential area small garden Izmir There is basically no open space between the two buildings, all are lawns and gardens.
It seems that the Turkish people have a strong awareness of greening and environmental protection. Think about the community where Yunluo lives now. Some people have been trying to remove the lawns and flowers and turn them all into parking lots. It is really unreasonable. Such people are out of touch. Green belt in the residential area Izmir Mehmet and Zhou Xiken really prepared tea and snacks for Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi.
Hospitable Turks Izmir This is a homemade dessert from Mohammed's family. It tastes good, but it's a little too sweet for Yunluo, who doesn't like sweets. Turkish dessert Izmir This is Turkish black tea. The tea set for black tea is very distinctive. Later in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, most of the sisters bought this kind of tea set.
I will invite my relatives and friends to experience the authentic Turkish customs after returning home. This is a later story. Turkish black tea Izmir Let's take a group photo and wish that the friendship between China and Turkey will last forever. Izmir In this small pavilion in the garden, Yunluo and Nalan Seqi felt the hospitality of their Turkish friends, and Zhou Xiken was really using his camera to record this happy time.
Record this precious moment Izmir Muhammad has two daughters and four grandchildren. The picture shows Muhammad and his wife, the eldest granddaughter and the youngest grandson, a happy family. A happy family Izmir The little guy was awakened from his sleep by Muhammad, looking listless.
Looking at a group of strange faces in confusion: "Who are you? You haven't woken up yet." Yunluo hasn't woken up yet 3. Walking along the coast of Cunda Island. Leaving Izmir, Yunluo and Nalanshiqi drove 190 kilometers along the Aegean coast. They arrived at Cunda Island. Cunda Island is close to Greece and is under the jurisdiction of the border defense. Once you enter the city.
A armed border policeman came up to question me and let me go after a while. Border Police Cunda Island Cunda Island, also known as Aliber Island, is located in the western bay of Ayvalik City, Balıkesir Province, Turkey, at 39°21′ north latitude and 26°38′ east longitude. It belongs to the Ayvalik Islands.
Ayvalik Archipelago is an island in the northeast of the Aegean Sea. It is located east of the Greek island of Lesvos and consists of 22 islands and rocks. Cunda Island is the largest island with an area of 23.5 square kilometers and a population of 5,000 (2000). It is mainly engaged in fishing and agriculture and is one of the most famous resorts in Turkey.
As soon as we got off the bus, several enthusiastic Turkish teenagers asked to take a photo with Yunluo and Nalanshiqi. The faces of the four children showed the characteristics of Turkey, which is located at the intersection of the East and the West. One is from the West, and the other three are from Central and West Asia. Turkey is located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
For thousands of years, various ethnic groups from the East and the West have met here. In this melting pot of ethnic groups, anything can happen, for example, parents have black eyes and black hair, but their children have blond hair and blue eyes. Happy Turkish teenagers Cundadao Yunluo and Nalan Seqi walked along the coast, enjoying the Aegean Sea scenery along the way.
Aegean Coast Scenery Cunda Island Aegean Coast Scenery Cunda Island It is not the peak season for tourism yet. There are not many people on the street. There are many seats for tourists to rest on the coast, which is a good place to enjoy the scenery and relax. Street view Cunda Island Aegean Coast Scenery Cunda Island Aegean Coast Scenery Cunda Island There is an old Turkish man fishing alone in the sea.
Seeing Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi, he greeted them warmly. "The old man in a straw hat and raincoat on a lonely boat" The beautiful Aegean Sea view of Cunda Island, such an opportunity should not be missed. Capture the beautiful scenery of Cunda Island Aegean Sea scenery Cunda Island Aegean Sea scenery Cunda Island Aegean coast scenery Cunda Island Aegean Sea scenery street.
Jingchuntuo Island Street Jingchuntuo Island This seaside shop is the best place to enjoy the sea view. If Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi are not in a hurry, they will definitely sit here and slowly enjoy the coffee. It is a very pleasant scene to leisurely bathe in the early summer breeze of the Aegean Sea.
Beach leisure shop Cunda Island There are many yachts on the beach, some of which are used by tourists for diving. Aegean Coast scenery Cunda Island Aegean Coast scenery Cunda Island Aegean Coast scenery Cunda Island I came across a beach snack on the way, and handsome men and beautiful women were enjoying it. Do you see that lemon?
Yunluo and Nalanshiqi tried it a few days ago, but it was too sour and inedible. The taste of the Turks is always too sweet, too sour, and too salty, which I cannot agree with. Seaside snacks Cunda Island Seaside snacks Cunda Island Yunluo and Nalanshiqi stayed at Cunda Island for about 30 minutes. Zhou Xiken arranged it.
The Trojan ruins in tomorrow's itinerary were completed today so that more time could be spent on Istanbul. Yunluo and Nalanshiqi added two unplanned itineraries in Istanbul. Yunluo had been worried about not having enough time, so he readily agreed. Aegean Coast Scenery Cunda Island Aegean Coast Scenery Leaving Cunda Island on the journey.
We drove along the Aegean Sea for a while. Yunluo and Nalanshiqi left the Aegean Coast only after entering the mountainous area. Goodbye, beautiful Aegean Sea! Yunluo and Nalanshiqi will come again. The sisters were fascinated by the scenery of the Aegean Sea and talked about going to Greece as their next stop.
Go visit those beautiful Aegean islands. Someone boldly declared, "Without the experience of taking a boat to the islands of the Aegean Sea for a few days, you are simply not qualified to be called an international player." Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi are not worthy of those high-sounding titles, but they must go to the Aegean Sea to find that romance and joy.
Aegean Coast scenery Last glimpse of the journey 4. Searching for the ruins of Troy. It is about 180 kilometers from Cunda Island to Troy. Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi drove for about two and a half hours. Before writing this travel note, Yunluo posted photos of the trip to Turkey on WeChat Moments. Someone asked Yunluo, isn't Troy in Greece?
How did it get to Turkey? Everyone is very familiar with the story of the Trojan Horse. But not much is known about the subsequent story. Yunluo learned a little about it because he accidentally read a story about the excavation of the ruins of the ancient city of Troy. The ancient city of Troy is located in the south of Çanakkale, Turkey, and faces the Dardanelles to the north.
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This huge wooden horse stands next to the ruins of the ancient city, silently telling the world about the existence of Troy. The story of the Trojan Horse originated from the ancient Greek poet Homer's epic poem "Iliad". Homer's two epic poems "Iliad" and "Odyssey" describe the Trojan War in the 13th century and the fate of Greek heroes.
In the story, the Trojans captured the Greek beauty Helen, which led to a conflict with the Greeks. The two sides launched a 10-year war. In the classical era, people believed in Homer's epic and believed that Troy was the place where the ancient Greeks won a glorious victory. Later, the Romans did not waver in their belief in the authenticity of Homer's epic.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, people began to doubt the authenticity of the Trojan War, and even doubted whether Homer existed in history. It was not until the German Schliemann successfully excavated here that Troy was recognized by the world. Trojan Horse Troy tourists can climb into the Trojan Horse.
Photography enthusiasts did not miss the opportunity to take photos in the Trojan Horse. Photography enthusiast Zhou Xiken of Troy. In the upper picture, Zhou Xiken looked up and smiled at the photographers below. In the lower picture, tourists in ancient costumes are taking photos in front of the Trojan Horse. Taking photos in ancient costumes. Zhou Xiken of Troy warns Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi.
There was nothing worth seeing at the ruins of the ancient city of Troy, so Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi insisted on walking around the ruins. Yunluo wanted to see what the place excavated by Schliemann looked like. Schliemann had been a fanatical fan of Homer's epics since he was a child, and he had a talent for languages, mastering 15 languages.
He read the original works of Homer's epics and could even recite the poems in "Iliad" and "Odyssey". He believed in the authenticity of Homer's epics and made the discovery of Troy his great ideal. With his intelligence and ability, Schliemann accumulated a lot of wealth. In the 1860s, he was already a millionaire.
Decided to give up business and began to excavate Troy. Schliemann determined the location of Troy based on the records of Homer's epic poem by "following the map". In 1870, after several months of arduous negotiations with the then Ottoman government of Turkey, Schliemann obtained permission to excavate, but half of the treasures found would belong to the Royal Museum.
Schliemann was an archaeology enthusiast with a romantic imagination. He did not dig as carefully as professional archaeologists, but rather carried out extensive "tunnel-style" excavations. He discovered large cities, with layers of ruins stacked on top of each other, and each ruin represented a city.
Schliemann believed that the real Troy should be at the bottom or close to the bottom layers. He was not interested in the upper layers and destroyed the valuable ruins on the upper layers. He dug all the way to the lowest layer. It turned out that he was wrong, so he returned to the upper layers. When he was almost in despair, by chance, he found the real Troy in what he believed.
The Trojan King Priam discovered the long-awaited flash of metal under a wall of the "Palace of Priam". From this, he secretly excavated various gold and silver utensils, gold ornaments, bronze daggers, swords, axes and other items away from the eyes of others. The most eye-catching of these were two gorgeous golden crowns, one large and one small.
Schliemann did not tell the Ottoman government about the results of the excavation, but secretly transported the treasures out of Turkey. In 1874, Schliemann announced his discovery, and people believed that the Troy in Homer's epic was not an illusory legend. Since then, archaeologists have successively excavated more ruins of Troy from different periods at the site.
And corrected some of Schliemann's archaeological conclusions. The Troy ruins are nine layers deep, and each cultural layer clearly shows the different developments of each era. The lowest layer can be traced back to 3600 BC.
Layers 1 to 5 correspond to the culture of the late Bronze Age. Layers 6 and 7 are close to the Trojan War period, because cultural symbols of the Indo-European people and artifacts related to the Mycenaean civilization began to appear at this time (while Schliemann believed that they were in layer 3). Layer 8 is a building from the Greek period, and the top layer is a site from the Roman Empire period.
What Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi saw were the ruins of this period. The ruins of Troy are of great significance for understanding the key period of the early development of European civilization. Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi walked through the ruins of Troy. There was nothing left to see except the broken walls. No wonder some people denounced Schliemann as "the second destroyer of Troy."
Ancient city ruins Troy Ancient city ruins Troy is a typical pastoral scenery in the Aegean region of Turkey. How many people still remember the world-famous Trojan War that took place here? How many people know about the destructive excavation that took place here for nearly three years? (To be continued..)