Pergamum

Had a fabulous day in spite of the somber beginning.  We made a short stop in Thyatira on our way to Pergamum, ruins of a hilltop palace, Roman theater and Temple of Trajan.  From there we went to the Asklepion, an ancient hospital that offered both physical and mental healing.  Returned to the hotel at 7 pm and are now having dinner.  We are monitoring the news closely but do not feel any less safe than we would anywhere else in the world at this moment.  Will post pictures later this evening hopefully.