Izmir, Turkey

It was a fun day spent with friends. Thanks to Erin and Mui, who picked us up from the cruise ship terminal and being the best tour local tour guides.
After strolling along plesant sea side promenade and visiting Atatürk Müzesi museum. The father of the modern Turkish nation, Gazi Mustafa Kemal, also known as Ataturk - father of the Turkish people - and the city of Izmir have very strong ties. This is where he launched his war of liberation after the first World War. This is also where he met his wife who was born and raised in Izmir.

Then we settled for a real breakfast. Everything was delicious and plentiful.

After breakfast, we continued walking toward Konak Square to see İzmir Clock tower. It is considered as the main landmark of the city.
Also we saw small 18 century mosque located on the same square.

Then we took a light rail to go to a park. The weather was gorgeous and we decided that park is a better option than museum.

We visited small contemporary museum in the park.

Unfortunately, it was time to go back on the ship. We said goodbye till next time we meet somewhere in the world.Read more