On our way to Ephesus we passed close by Bergama which was the ancient Greek city Pergamon - Pergamum. We made an imprompto decision to visit the Acropolis. Perched on a hill 5 km outside Bergama towers the dramatic ruins of the Acropolis built in honor of the Greek rulers Trajan and Hadrian and the Greek god Zeus. Pergamon also had an open-air amphitheatre and a famous library which housed more than 200 ooo volumes.
The well preserved ruins exuded ancient history. A 10,000 seat amphitheater reached down to touch the earth 75-100 meters below from where we stood. Hugo, Andrej and Sammie energetically bounced down the 100+ steps to the ‘stage’ of the theatre for further exploration. Hugo was intoxicated by the ancient voices of the ages who invited him to join them for an open air performance. He gallantly accepted and ageless acoustics carried his acapella opera aria to us and a thrilled fast-growing German tour group audience. He received a standing ovation. Sammie was pulled onto the stage for the encore and became a dying Juliet in the arms of a distraught Romeo…The tragedy’s dramatic climax changed to a twisted comedy when Juliet managed to escape Romeo’s arms and nippily darted off the stage!
Thank you Hugo and Sammie for an outstanding performance!
The well preserved ruins exuded ancient history. A 10,000 seat amphitheater reached down to touch the earth 75-100 meters below from where we stood. Hugo, Andrej and Sammie energetically bounced down the 100+ steps to the ‘stage’ of the theatre for further exploration. Hugo was intoxicated by the ancient voices of the ages who invited him to join them for an open air performance. He gallantly accepted and ageless acoustics carried his acapella opera aria to us and a thrilled fast-growing German tour group audience. He received a standing ovation. Sammie was pulled onto the stage for the encore and became a dying Juliet in the arms of a distraught Romeo…The tragedy’s dramatic climax changed to a twisted comedy when Juliet managed to escape Romeo’s arms and nippily darted off the stage!
Thank you Hugo and Sammie for an outstanding performance!
We found a camping spot at Pamacuk, a small village on the Aegian sea where we enjoyed the fresh ocean breeze and warmer weather.
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