Hi.
So it appears as though I am now living in Turkey. You’ve seen my apartment, but I haven’t shown you around my neighbourhood yet. I live in Samanlı, a small… err… suburb? of Yalova – and Yalova is, technically, the smallest city in all of Turkey. It’s lovely. I really do like it here (even though the city centre is a 45 minute walk from my apartment).
We get frequent power outtages and there’s no central heating, but I have a kick-ass balcony, a senile old man for a landlord, and an amazing breakfast place down the road.
Exploring Samanlı
So I live about half way between Yalova city and Termal, famous for its natural hotsprings. Obviously we had to go check it out :)
Termal Hotsprings
Yalova itself is beautiful. It’s right on the Sea of Marmara (across from Istanbul), has a lovely stretch of beachside restaurants and ice cream parlours and even a little fairground with bumper-cars! I work in Yalova, so on the days I decide not to walk in, I take these rad old buses into town.
Getting Around
The City of Yalova
The outdoor market in Yalova is pretty fantastic. And it’s cheap, cheap.
Yalova’s Bazaar
Oh, and we can’t forget the nightlife!
So they took me to a bar…
So there you have it – a few snapshots from my life here in Yalova, Türkiye. The weather is starting to get cooler, and they say it might even snow! Crazy. At least when winter arrives, I’ll still have these kids to make me smile. :)
The Kids :)
Comments are closed