Foça- Mid Week Holiday

May 19th & 20th

We are off to Foça once again and this time we are seasoned travelers. It is the Children's Bayram and school is on holiday for two days. We grab two other teacher/ friends and are off to find the beaches of Foça.~ Success!

If your in Foça head to to autogar and hop on a dolmuş, and for a few Turkish Lira and a fifteen minute ride you will find Hanaden beach...aahhhhh Çok Güzel!

By the time we got back to the village it was time for a beer on the balcony and watch the sunset over the Aegean.

If you ever find yourself in Foça, you have to have calimar. I cannot describe the quality and flavor- just be sure to order some before you leave.

The next day we slept late and enjoyed a long slow breakfast, Turkish style and watched the village come to life. Boats being readied for sail, fishermen bringing in the morning catch or repairing their nets. This little guy was proud to show us his haul- that's a shark folks!

The rest of the day we strolled the streets and allies of old  Foça. Taking in the calming pace and relaxation and loving the plethora of kittens.

Unfortunately we had to return to Izmir that evening and after lunch found a bar to have a fair well  beer and a quick game of Farkle............ Şerefe!