Sundays are lovely days in Izmir. The pace of life is already pretty slow here, but on Sundays it practically grinds to a complete halt. Very few shops are open, save for a handful of grocers and the neighborhood pet shop happy to sell 130 TL worth of cat food to a couple of foreigners.
Now that the weather is starting to warm up -- finally! -- and it isn't too hot yet, everyone's out on Sundays along the Aegean Coast, picnicking with their families, flying a kite with their children, or simply sitting in the sunshine.
It's one of the nicest things about living close to Izmir's waterfront. Hopefully, wherever you are today, whatever you're doing, a bit of Izmir's relaxed vibe can rub off a little on you too...
great photos from my home town. i missed izmir and its lovely sun too much... thanks for the photos
Posted by: Erdem Kantarcı | Sunday, 15 May 2011 at 20:02
I love Sundays in Turkey. The parks along the waterfront in Fethiye are always packed with children and parents and the roadsides full of people barbecuing in random spots. Sundays here give you a happy glow. :)
Julia
Posted by: Turkey's For Life | Monday, 16 May 2011 at 08:50
Hi Erdem! You're very welcome for the photos! I hope they make you miss Izmir just a wee bit less!
Posted by: Barbara J. Isenberg | Monday, 16 May 2011 at 09:33
I know exactly what you mean, Julia! The waterfront here is a great place to exercise, but on Sundays I just like to stroll and watch the people, maybe buy a snack from the guys with the carts stocked with various juices and nuts. It's so relaxing to do that....
Posted by: Barbara J. Isenberg | Monday, 16 May 2011 at 09:35
Yes, Sundays are great! My husband and I go running along the waterfront in Karsiyaka/Bostanli and then afterwards head home and make a very nice Turkish breakfast and enjoy the morning and the rest of the day. :)
Posted by: ES | Monday, 23 May 2011 at 09:10
Very nice! It's good to go in the morning, especially now that it's going to get so hot in the afternoons!
Posted by: Barbara J. Isenberg | Monday, 30 May 2011 at 07:23