A Sunday Outing in Eski Foça

This morning, Deniz and I joined our sister, Aylin, and brother-in-law, Murat, for breakfast at a simit bakery in Alsancak. We all opted for tomato and cheese sandwiches made with kumru, a sesame covered bun named for a dove because of its shape.

Following breakfast, we ran some errands and then drove to Eski Foça, about 45 miles north of İzmir … along the Aegean coast. Eski Foça, which translates into English as Old Foça, sits on the site of the ancient Ionian Greek city of Phocaea.

A stroll along the waterfront was the perfect way to enjoy the beautiful fall day … filled with plenty of sunshine. Finding an empty table at Kavala Café & Winehouse, we took time out to enjoy snacks and beverages before re-tracing our steps, this time continuing into the downtown area to wander through back streets lined with the charming stone houses typical of the area.Read more