Alt?noluk: at the feet of Zeus’s mistress

Alt?noluk: At the Feet of Zeus’s Mistress

The bard Homer wrote in the epic Iliad, Mount Ida (?da Da ?) There are countless mountain springs, flora and fauna, and it is also the cradle of legends. According to legend, in the myth, Zeus had to turn his girlfriend Ida into a calf in order to avoid trouble from his jealous and angry wife Sheila. Unexpectedly, he could not hide it from the shrewd Sheila. Sheila sent a gadfly to bite the calf, and Ida In order to avoid the gadfly, I had to flee here from Mount Olympus. This is the origin of the name of Mount Ida. It was not until the Turks moved in that it was renamed Mount Kaz (Kaz Da?lar?). The dialect of kaz means goose, because Geese are important in the culture of nomadic peoples.

I have traveled to and from the Bay Area many times, and I often wonder why there are always so many passengers getting on and off at Alte Ouluk? Finally, I decided to go and find out. First I saw a museum sign at the intersection of the main road. I scanned it quickly and immediately got on a minibus to go there. This museum is located in the "Old Oteoloke" on the mountainside. "In the village, there is a tall hanging tree in the village square. People are drinking tea and eating under the tree while overlooking the bay, looking very leisurely. The museum I was looking for was built on a high and steep mountain. When I had a hard time climbing up, I opened my eyes and saw that it turned out to be the so-called "museum", darling! It turned out to be a classic hotel renovated from an old mansion with a history of two hundred years. Of course, the price was not high, but the view of the bay outside the window was truly exclusive to him.

Old Oteolok was once a Greek village. Many of the old stone houses in the village were built on steep hills. The owner of Abdullah Efendi Ko?na? behind the square He was a pastor 150 years ago. Before the Turkish War of Independence, the pastor wanted to immigrate to the island of Midilli (Midilli/Le***os). Abdullah, who happened to live in Midilli, wanted to move to a place with good mountains and good waters. In Ote Ouluk, the two exchanged houses in each other's places. Today, the three-story old mansion is open to visitors and often holds various artistic and cultural activities.

In recent years, people have gradually built houses from the mountains down to the seaside, and the prosperity has slowly moved down the mountains. Among the bays, the sea water that stretches for several kilometers near Ote Ouluk is the cleanest, and has now become Turkey’s summer resort.

Barboros Caddesi (Barboros Caddesi) on the seaside at the foot of the mountain is the busiest place. People who swim in the sea during the day usually gather here at night. There are various snacks, art shops, shops, restaurants, Small hotels, travel agencies, etc. are all concentrated on this street. It is quite like a night market in Taiwan, and the living functions are very convenient. I particularly recommend the Yuqian (?em) Hotel located on Barberos Street. The backyard is across the road from the Aegean Sea. The dinner included in the hotel stay is very delicious, and the bread baked in-house is also quite delicious. In addition, the staff are all friendly and polite. , is the best choice in Alte Ouluk.

It is necessary to apply for a permit to enter the Kazakhstan National Park, so it is more convenient to join a travel agency itinerary. The national park covers an area of ??21,463 acres. There are countless springs in the park. Among the 800 species of plants in the country, 101 species are found in Mount Kasri, and 31 of them are unique to Mount Kasri and are very precious. In order to protect the diverse natural resources of plants and animals in the park, the law stipulates that it is absolutely forbidden to pick plants or light a fire for picnics. From a scientific and aesthetic point of view, the national park has its natural and cultural value. In addition to rare plants in the world, Another part of nature, tourism and leisure, must also be preserved!

If you want to visit Kazda Milli Park, it is most convenient to stay in Oteolok. During the peak summer season of July and August, travel agencies here prepare various package itineraries, which are both selective and economical. I returned to Otouluk especially in the summer of 2015, just to go up to Mount Kazhi. But the annoying thing is that the transportation options for the four trips I found were all jeeps. I have never liked jeeps, but I had no choice, so I had to prepay for a two-day trip to try. After getting in the car, I realized that the mountain road was a primitive road without asphalt, so no wonder it had to be a jeep. As a result, the car bumped violently on the gravel road for two days, and the uncovered car body made me go crazy in the flying dust. From head to toe, my shoes and backpack were all covered in dust, like an unearthed terracotta warrior. ! Hao Jiazai has the habit of carrying a plastic bag with him, which can be used to put the camera, otherwise there will be no record.

Having had enough of the "dust trip", I chose a one-day minibus trip to the waterfalls. During the itinerary, I preferred Sutüven ?elalesi, located in Hasanbo?uldu, which is also allowed in the national park. The mountain spring flowing down from the top is very similar to the early Neishangxi in Taipei, although the entrance There is a restaurant, but when I saw local people picnicking on the tables and chairs connected to the water, eating delicious food and stepping on the cold spring water, I was envious of the tourist. Another M?hl waterfall (M?hl elalesi) is very crowded. Some people wash the dishes with detergent after picnics, without caring about polluting the stream water.

After finishing the trip to the waterfall, continue to the village of Adatepe K?yü with old stone houses, and walk up to the Altar of Zeus (Zeus Altar?). The bay is at the foot of the mountain, and the beautiful scenery is unobstructed.

In addition to ancient Greek mythology, Mount Ida also has Turkish mythology: the handsome farmer Hasan fell in love with the beautiful Emine who lived on the top of Mount Kazhi, but Amine's family objected, believing that the farmer could not adapt to the nomadic life. But despite their different lifestyles and traditions, the two decided to stay together against all odds. According to tradition, the groom must carry a large bag of 60 kilograms of salt to the mountain to show his bravery, physical fitness and loyalty to the bride.

So Hasan carried a large bag of salt on his back and went up the mountain under Amy's guidance. After a period of sunshine, the salt began to melt, and Hasan's back felt like burning pain, plus he was exhausted. It was almost unsustainable, but he continued to climb up in order to marry Amy, and finally fell to the ground from exhaustion. Amy was worried that she would not be able to face the confession of her tribe, and she was even more afraid that she would not be able to marry Hasan who had not completed the traditional experience, so she picked up the salt bag and continued up the mountain. She thought that Hasan would follow her and continue moving forward. When she arrived at Da It was only when she reached the top of the mountain that she discovered that Hasan was missing. It was already dark and a storm was coming, so her family prohibited her from going out to search. As soon as dawn appeared the next day, Amyne immediately returned to the place where Hasan fell, but still couldn't find it. Finally, she found Hasan's shirt by a lake. She speculated that Hasan fell into the lake and died because he was too tired. Amyne, who could not survive without Hasan, used Hasan's shirt to hang herself from a hanging tree by the lake. So later generations named the lake Hasan Boudu (bo?ul native language means drowning), and the hanging tree was named the Amyne tree. Unexpectedly, such a pleasant place has such a poignant love story!

Antandros (Antandros), 2 kilometers away from Oteolok, is located at the southern foot of Mount Kashin on the seaside. There are simple signs beside the road, and there is a similar ticket booth at the entrance but no one is guarding it. , I walked along the path in the olive grove, and soon I heard the barking of dogs and the sound of guards stopping me. Coming to the ruins of the hill, excavation of this site began in 2001. During my second visit, the summer archaeological excavation work was in progress. I was lucky enough to meet Deniz, the teacher in charge, and received his enthusiastic guidance and explanations.

Antondos was a very important and famous shipyard in ancient times. Mount Ida was rich in timber. The unearthed coins prove that the trade of timber for shipbuilding was very prosperous. The export of timber from Mount Ida from the seaport can be traced back to Troy. war time. What has been unearthed today is a Roman villa from the fourth century AD, also known as a highland house. It contains fourteen rooms, bathrooms, toilets, and a drainage system. Some rooms and exterior corridors are paved with beautiful mosaics and marbles, and the walls inside the house have murals and inlays. Kan marble, the mosaic on the floor in the first room where guests are received is the best preserved. The two birds in the middle of the pattern originate from the Karis Mountains; the lady on the mural is holding fruit and looking at the guests in the center, waiting to be served. She seems to be the host. To show the extent of their wealth. The toilet at the other end is designed to be used by at least two people at the same time. From the distribution of the sewers, it can be inferred that not just one family but a wealthy family lives here. It used to be a bishopric during the Christian period until it was abandoned due to the Arab invasion in the sixth and seventh centuries.

Dennis pointed to the discolored floor and said: This has been unearthed before but was not covered for protection. He also sighed: In fact, sometimes it is better for ancient monuments to be unearthed later. People in the future may be smarter and better able to solve puzzles!

Less than a kilometer away from the villa in the direction of Oteolok is a large cemetery filled with various graves. It was discovered when digging the foundation of the "Summer House" building. It is also the largest on the Aegean coast. cemetery. The necropolis began in the seventh century BC. Most of the excavated amphora contained babies and their toys. At that time, adults were cremated. Cremation was used in Panhellenic times, but it was not until the fifth century AD that sarcophagi were gradually used, and cremation gradually declined. It became a tradition to put funerary objects inside the sarcophagus, which was very different from the terracotta coffin. In the fourth century, it was placed at the end of the foot, and in the fifth century, it was placed in a different place.

During my third visit in July 2015, two huge terracotta coffins from more than 2,000 years ago were newly unearthed, and the staff gathered excitedly to watch. Generally, archaeological work can only be carried out during the summer vacation. The scorching sun and flying dust test the endurance of archaeologists, because large machines must not be used and must be excavated carefully and slowly. It takes many years to sort out and make it public. The perseverance and spirit of these scholars are truly admirable! Country Life

My home is actually a "summer house" located on a bay in the Aegean Sea. Most of my neighbors are retirees from the city who are tired of the city. They want to pursue a natural and peaceful countryside. They want to live in a home, so they come to the seaside or mountains to buy a house and live there for a long time. The joy of the four seasons

The southwestern Aegean region rarely snows in winter, except for one instance in February 2012 when it suffered a heavy snowstorm across Europe. However, although it is not cold enough to snow, the temperature difference between day and night can exceed ten degrees, so everyone likes to use traditional stoves to keep warm. The locals take it for granted, but I feel that the atmosphere is quite nostalgic.

The stoves are cylindrical soba and square kuzine. They both use a movable cylinder that can be lifted to hold the fire. The fuel is charcoal or wood, because the material is made of iron. , conduct heat very quickly, so the top of the lid can be kept warm. The Kuzine is like a table, larger and shorter, divided into two sides, with a fire on one side and an oven on the other, where you can boil raw milk, take cream kaymak, stew bones and güve (vegetables and vegetables in an earthen pot). Meat), soup, hot dishes, boiling water, etc. all use this iron table top that conducts heat quickly. I also use hot water for mopping the floor, which is quick-drying and clean; the oven is used to bake fish and barbecue. , baked b?rek bread...etc. When friends from the city came to visit, we would sit leisurely by the fire after dinner, roasting fresh and delicious chestnuts with fine wine and chatting about home life. My friend was so envious that he said with emotion: The happiest life in life is nothing more than this! This is the most luxurious life!

In spring, there are endless wild flowers of various colors blooming everywhere for you to pick. You can go up to the mountains to pick wild vegetables and grass tea. In the garden, you need to turn over the soil, weed, prune and fertilize.

June is the mulberry production season. Every day I take a plate to the only big white mulberry tree in the community to pick fruits. You can swim in the Aegean Sea for four to five months in the summer. When I was more diligent, I swam once in the morning and once in the evening, because the sunlight in the morning and evening was weak and I would not get sunburned. After swimming in the evening, I bought fresh fish from the returning fishing boats. I like morning swimming the most. There are few people and the water is clean. The sea is as calm as a mirror. Fish jump out of the water to play, sometimes nibbling our feet under the water, just like the hot spring fish in Kangal. I often meet my friends who swim together in the middle of the sea, floating upright easily and forming a small circle. Then everyone takes turns to greet each other cordially and chat about gossip. From a distance, it looks like a bunch of dolls floating in the water. Such a social form is not only a wonder in the sea, but also the only one in Turkey.

Sometimes the neighbors would take turns to serve as hosts and invite them to drink tea or coffee with snacks. Sometimes they would have dinner together or play "ok" tiles like mahjong at a table of four. My favorite place to hang out is Wu Bi's house. In front of the balcony of his house is a large open space separated by a barbed wire fence. Beyond the open space is the seaside. There are pine trees and olive trees in the open space. Cows, sheep, donkeys, chickens, hares, Foxes, wild boars, owls and other animals make it look like a small wildlife park. Once a donkey made a face at us. We asked it to do it again in surprise and joy. It seemed to understand and made a face again for me to take pictures. It also turned around to let me take a sideways angle. From then on, I would greet it and rub my head. Wu Bi said that this was the first time I had seen it in more than ten years.

Summer is also the season for fruits and vegetables, which are cheap and delicious. Everyone can make pickled peppers, tomato paste, paprika...etc. I like to make jam. Homemade jam is hygienic and not easy to spoil. All fruits Among them, apricots, sour cherries (vi?ne) and tangerines (turun?, also known as Seville oranges) are my favorites.

Autumn is the olive harvest season. Olives are harvested and sent to factories for oil extraction and pickling. Families with school-age children will return home one after another in autumn to prepare for the start of school. This is the beginning of our rural life. On winter mornings, Hatijie, Kemal, and I are a trio doing morning exercise. In addition to exercising, we also go up the mountain to pick up pine cones and materials. Pine cones are the best combustion aids, environmentally friendly and healthy. Later I discovered that only in summer The best time to pick pinecones is when they are big and dry. As for the best wood, it is wild pinar. It is forbidden to cut wood casually in the Earth Kingdom. When everyone went to the mountains to collect wood, they would give me the smallest one because I could not carry it. Later, Hatijie and I After suffering from frozen shoulders, I stopped participating in firewood collection activities and turned to my neighbors to buy olive tree prunings. The grudges between animals and me

Hatijie raises chickens and ducks under the olive trees outside the community. She always asks me if she can help me slaughter and process them if necessary, but I look at the chickens every day. The group wandered freely and happily in the mountains, unable to stop talking. There was a particularly fierce and aggressive rooster in the chicken flock. Every time I saw it, I quickly avoided it. One evening, I was holding a bowl of food to give to the dog Ai Fei. Suddenly, I felt a sharp pain in my calf. When I turned around, I saw... The blood was spurting out, and before I could figure out the situation, I felt another sharp pain. It turned out to be the rooster attacking me from behind! Its beak was sharp and hooked, and when it pecked it, blood continued to flow from the wound as big as a grain of rice, and it didn't stop until midnight. During dinner, Hatijie brought me a bowl of chicken rice and said: I killed that evil chicken and this is its meat! Oh my gosh! The evil chicken's face suddenly appeared, how could I eat it? I had to carry Hatijie and give it all to Ai Fei.

The beekeeping industry in Turkey is very developed. Fresh bread and pancakes with honeycombs and butter are the most delicious. I was quite excited when I found a honeycomb under the roof. Until the summer of 2015, I just returned home. As soon as she opened the screen door, she was attacked by bees. Her face was in severe pain, and two big swellings immediately appeared. She was so frightened that she quickly asked for help from Hatijie. Hatijie carefully checked and found out that there were five peak nests in the body, but Each one was a disappointing blank, apparently a type of wasp that doesn't produce honey. Wu Bi said that bees like wood, and with the abundant fruit harvest in my garden, they are naturally most welcome.

Dogs in the countryside don’t have rich food. I feed them vegetable soup mixed with rice dipped in bread. Sometimes I deliberately cook more vegetable rice and share it with the dogs. I don’t know if it’s because I’m a good cook or because they’re just too hungry. , I eat everything every time, and the food bowl is as clean as if it had been washed, so there is no food waste at all in my house. Vegetable leaves, peels, and eggshells are thrown into the back garden as fertilizer. Watermelon, cantaloupe rinds, and hard bread are favorites of chickens and ducks. Paper can be used to make fires in winter, so I have very little garbage.

Countryside people love to raise dogs but are unwilling to spend money to neuter their dogs. Every time they go back, they hear a litter of puppies being born. They leave the male dogs behind and abandon the female dogs, leaving them to fend for themselves. Abandoned female dogs continue to breed outside, which has become a problem in recent years. I appealed to my neighbor to ask him to neuter Ai Fei's girlfriend Pangpich and her puppies first. I will bear the cost, so I decided to publish this book. The royalties serve as a fund for these dogs and cats.

Every time I go home, I will definitely buy raw milk from the villagers. When it is boiled, there will be a layer like bean curd on it. After you pick it up, another layer will appear. That is the most delicious creamy Kemak. The milk is like fresh milk in glass bottles forty years ago, with a layer of cream on top. Also eat a lot of local eggs.

In the natural environment of the countryside, apart from the occasional sound of passing cars, there are also the sounds of insects, birds, and the crowing of cattle, sheep, and chickens. But I am most afraid of hearing the sudden braying of that donkey, which sounds like it is being beaten. It was very miserable, and sometimes it was like an asthma attack, which frightened people's minds. I once tried to trick people by imitating the braying of a donkey, which made Hatijie rush to help me find asthma medicine.

At night, I like to lean against the window and watch the huge moon rising slowly from the mountains. The silver moonlight dances with the sparkling waves on the sea. It is simply an unparalleled painting. I often fall asleep hazily in the company of cicadas. In my dreams, I feel like I am in the depths of a fairy tale jungle. What wakes me up in the morning is a stream of fresh air. Over the years, I have been intoxicated with this kind of life far away from the hustle and bustle. The famous ancient historian Herodotus once said: "The Ionian city-states in the Aegean Sea have the most beautiful sky in the world." With the best climate, I am very lucky to live here, especially as a person who is still working hard for my career. This is really a good place to take a breather, and it also gives me the most luxurious enjoyment.

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