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Lino's Extras

I always like doing "Lino's Extras" on my travelogues. But I have no clue why.

"Extra" gives the appearance that this is something special. When it's really just wasting time. Which is one of my gifts.

So in the city of Ephesus, there were some things I found really odd. First and foremost was the men's restroom from centuries ago.



Isn't it strange that so many of the city's greatest buildings have been destroyed...but the bathroom is completely intact?

I learned that guys used to spend hours here - seriously. Men sit next to each other as if it were a board room and do business. So to speak.

And in the winter months, they'd make their servants sit there to warm up the marble. That's disturbing.

The only thing more disturbing than that visual?



I don't know why I take such dumb pictures. But there I am...



Also in the city of Ephesus, I saw one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.

How exciting is that? One of the ancient wonders of the world! And here it is...



That's right. There's nothing left of the place. One old column and a few rocks.

It's really sad that this used to be one of the wonders of the world.

And now I'm just wondering what in the world I'm standing around looking at old rocks for...



I also kinda wonder why I post pictures on the website that are out of focus.

Maybe that's one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World.