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...
Enjoy your Sunday, everyone, and the rest of the weekend!
