You’ll probably be relieved to know this will be a brief one tonight.
I really like Izmir but it is mainly new and in many ways reminds me of Melbourne. Walking along the waterfront on a Saturday is a bit like St Kilda. Promenade packed with people and cyclists. Cafés all along it. So today I just walked. I walked in the trendy shopping and cafe area mixed in with busy chaotic areas. Tree lined streets, some parts cooler than cool, other parts busy and very Turkish. Even had a cappuccino today!!
Nice lunch…sea bass cooked with thistle…delicious. Back to the hotel for a shortish break then out again tonight to forage for food once again.
Tomorrow I’ll do the other side of town. I’m looking forward to getting back to Istanbul. Monday is a 9 hr bus trip, that won’t be too much fun.
More word tomorrow.