Simena and the Sunken Sea - May 11th
Today we were dropped off at Simena Bay, which some view as a sunken treasure because parts of the ancient city of Kekova is now submerged in the sea, along with remains of the Titus thermal baths. From here we climbed up into the village which is built on terraces. Each home offering up snacks and ice-cream to tourists who begin their hike up to Simena Castle. We stopped at a Pension where we gathered to add dried grains, lentils, dried mushrooms, or anything that we brought from our own home country to add to the cooking of an Ashura (ancient dessert) that would simmer on the fire while we hiked. With each ingredient added we would cast our wish or prayer into the pot to sweeten the Ashura that we would eat at the end of the day. After this some of our friends went for a boat ride on the Mediterranean Sea while the busy walkers like myself climbed our way up towards Simena Castle. Although we did not climb the many stairs to the top of Simena Castle from the Byzantine ...