If you’re in Turkey, you must spend a day in Pamukkale. Pamukkale (meaning cotton castle) is a site in western Turkey famous for its mineral rich thermal pools. Hieropolis, the ancient Greco-Roman city, was built on top of this cotton castle in the early 2nd century BC. Pamukkale is now one of Turkey’s most famous tourist destinations, with thousands visiting annually. There are 17 hot water springs, which range from 35 to 100 degrees celsius. Pamukkale was high on my bucket list, so I had no choice but to make time to visit. I made the journey over on the last leg of my trip in Turkey. After a long bus…