• Colors

    September 28, 2024 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F

    Mui and I went for a walk with mom today.

    Our steps took us to Kültürpark (Culture Park) … a green space established in the heart of the District of Alsancak in 1936. It’s just a short distance from mom’s apartment. Pleasant weather … lack of crowds … a very nice outing.

    Before turning back to retrace our steps, we took a break at İzmir Sanat Kafe (İzmir Art Café), a popular meeting spot for locals and tourists alike. Cheese toasties; lemon cheesecake; tea and cold beverages … and people watching, of course.

    Just as we were about to leave, I spotted a casual, outdoor art exhibit … featuring some of the winning photos from “Colors,” an International photography contest. As you can tell from the attached images, the contest was aptly named.
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