Leaving Bergamo, I take a bus to Selçuk.
There doesn't seem to be a direct route, so I will transfer in Izmir.

The bus station (otogar) in Bergamo is located along a main road, and I thought I would have to go all the way there. However, there are also smaller bus stations in the city center, and I was able to board the bus from the city center.

The fare from Bergamo to Izmir is 10 liras (approximately 450 yen), and the fare from Izmir to Selçuk is also 10 liras (approximately 450 yen).
It's more like a shuttle bus than a regular bus.
This shuttle bus has a high ceiling and a comfortable ride.

It travels along a pleasant coastal road.It takes about 3 hours to reach Izmir.
Transfer at the bus terminal (otogar) in Izmir, and it takes about 45 minutes to reach Selçuk from there.
The transfer is surprisingly easy, and there is no problem even if there is no direct route.

The accommodation here is as follows:

Nur Pension3 nights for 30 euros (93 liras, approximately 4230 yen).
That's 1,440 yen per night.
It's a guesthouse owned by a Japanese woman.
I came here on the recommendation of Ms. M, who stayed at the same guesthouse in Istanbul.
I had booked a dormitory room, but perhaps because it wasn't crowded, I was allowed to use a double bed room, which was comfortable.

And I strolled around the town.
The weather in this area is good at this time of year, and it feels nice.Someone was doing some kind of dance. What was it?At night, a mini-concert was held in the plaza in front of the station.

First, I decided to go to the nearby St. Jean Church.
It's located just a short distance from the town.

Although it's a minor site among the ruins in this town, it was quite impressive.

Let's go to the Isa bey Mosque, which is near the church.

It's small, but there are people praying, and it seems to be a mosque that is still alive, not just a tourist destination.

Next, I will go to Selçuk Castle, which can be seen to the north of St. Jean Church.



Next, I will go to Selçuk Castle, which can be seen to the north of St. Jean Church.


Next, I will go to Selçuk Castle, which can be seen to the north of St. Jean Church.



Next, I will go to Selçuk Castle, which can be seen to the north of St. Jean Church.



Next, I will go to Selçuk Castle, which can be seen to the north of St. Jean Church.



Next, I will go to Selçuk Castle, which can be seen to the north of St. Jean Church.

Next, we are going to the Ephesus Archaeological Museum (Ephesus Museum, Efes Museum).

This museum mainly displays artifacts excavated from the Ephesus ruins.
There are also 3D videos that recreate the overall image of the ruins, which is a good way to prepare before visiting the site.

The admission fee is probably 10 liras (about 900 yen), but it is included in the museum pass.

Next, we decided to go to the ruins of the Temple of Artemis (Artemision).

It seems that this was one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World," but now almost nothing remains. The following is a quote. Based on the quoted text, it seems that it was once a magnificent temple.

■Quote:Artemis Shrine.I saw the walls of Babylon, wide enough for chariots to pass through, and the statue of Zeus on the banks of the Euphrates River. I have also seen the Hanging Gardens, the Colossus of Helios, the Great Pyramid, a testament to the collective labor of many people, and even the massive tomb of Mausolus. But when I saw the temple of Artemis, soaring high into the clouds, all other wonders paled in comparison. I said, "Behold, there has been nothing like this under the sun, except for Olympus." - Antipater, "Palatine Anthology," Volume 9, 58.

I have seen the walls of Babylon and the Hanging Gardens, the statue of Zeus in Olympia, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Great Pyramid, and even the tomb of Mausolus. But when I saw the temple of Artemis in Ephesus, soaring into the clouds, all other wonders seemed insignificant. - Philo

By the way, when I hear the name Artemis, I think of "Artemis' Necklace" from the "Galaxy Heroes Legend."Ephesus Archaeological Museum.When I saw the Artemis statue, the necklace looked exactly like countless laser cannons, and I was amazed by the depth of the artist's imagination.

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Today, I will have plaque removed at the dentist.
I've been worried about it.

When I asked the husband of the Nurpension Inn owner, he said there are several near the station, and they are all good, so you can go to any of them. So I searched around town, but... I couldn't find any.

I asked the townspeople, but they said things like "over there," "over there," "over there (pointing in the direction I came from)," "there's no dental clinic, but there are regular hospitals," "there's no hospital, but there's a dentist." I wandered around, getting different answers from everyone. I tried to call the inn to ask for the exact location, but I couldn't quite figure it out, and the call ended up being disconnected. I thought, "Forget it," and decided to ask everyone in town. Eventually, one of them would know.

After going all the way to the bus depot and circling back to the station, I finally found a place that looked like it might be it.

"Is it on the second floor? How do you get in?" Just when I was about to give up, the husband of the Nurpension Inn owner came up from behind and said, "It's through here." He must have thought I was lost and came to look for me. I was relieved, but it was only relief for the last part (laugh).

Because I didn't have a reservation, I waited in the waiting room for about an hour. When I said "plaque," they understood and removed the plaque.

That's how my visit to the dentist ended. The procedure was the same as in Japan.
I'm glad my teeth are smooth again.

It was surprisingly expensive, 180 liras (about 8,200 yen). Is that about the same as the uninsured price in Japan? When I peeked at other receipts, they were also around the same amount (I don't know what the contents were), so is that the price for the procedure?

It's double the price I found in a travel blog from 3 years ago, but it might be reasonable if there's been inflation. It's a subtle price.
However, since it seems to be cheaper than in other countries, I'm glad it was only this much.
By the way, dental treatment is not covered by overseas travel insurance.

After that, I asked the inn owner if the price was reasonable, and he said something like, "There might be cheaper places, but it might be around that price." Well, that's a good answer from the inn owner's perspective. He also said that it would cost even more if you had a cavity, so I guess I wasn't asked for an outrageous price.

Today, I will visit the ancient city ruins of Ephesus (Efes).



The Ephesus ruins are in good condition, so you can enjoy them.



The acoustics were excellent; the sound from a choir (like a church vocal group) was clear even in the upper seats.

This large theater was comfortable, and I sat there for about three hours, watching the scenery and checking my future plans on my smartphone.
During that time, surprisingly, quite a few people were singing. I think I heard about 4 or 5 groups.



The child is playing in a hole.



Because I took too many breaks, I missed lunchtime, and I'm starting to feel hungry and dizzy.



When I went to the south entrance, there was a shop, so I had a light meal. It was a relief.
I entered at 9 o'clock, and it's already 3:30. There are surprisingly many things to see at this site.

Around this time, it seems like the number of tour groups has decreased.



It seems to be an old public restroom.



It seems to be a water pipe for flushing the toilet.



And then, return to the north entrance where you entered.



I went to the Saint Maria Church near the North Gate, but its condition was quite poor.



And then I started my journey home.