The Caravanserai of Sultanhani and the Tomb of Rumi, (Mevlana Museum) at Konya.

The fortified Caravanserai of Saltanhani along the Silk Road, built in 1229. The 13metre high entrance gate is marble.

The Caravanserai existed along trade routes for travellers and their animals to rest. They also supported the flow of commerce and information. The arcades were stables and shops and accommodation was above.

In the middle is a stone kiosk mosque.

The tomb and museum of Rumi in Konya has a green tiled dome. Celaleddin Rumi, or Mevlana, is the 13th century founder of the Mevlevi dervish sect, better known as the whirling dervishes. He developed a philosophy of spiritual union and universal love, and is regarded as one of the Islamic world's greatest mystics.

Dervish musicians in the museum. The dervish headdress is the ego's tombstone.

There are many Mosques where ever we go, but in Konya, a very religious city, there were even more.

We went to a mesmerising performance of the whirling dervishes.

A costume made from calligraphy.

Driving through the Taurus Mountains.

Cedars of Lebanon.

Interesting rock formations.

Loving the warm weather and the scenery.

Huseyin our coach driver. All our fellow passengers are very nice. There are 23 from Australia, 3 from the US and one from Canada.

Lunch this day was from a gosleme tent.