I was in Turkey a couple of days ago (Ephesus) and in that town they are desperate to be “westernised”. I loved it. Businesses everywhere, they love Americans. It was a great time. Now it is a big port town, so that may be why.
Where did you go besides Ephesus? I was stationed in Izmir for 2 years at the NATO base.
They had begun excavations on the side of the hill past the library.
Thanks!