Here is where the changes in food began. Gulbin introduced me to the foods that were part of her life growing up here. Walking through the open markets nearby in Urla’s neighborhoods.
The traditional tourist season for the Mediterranean area begins mid May, so mostly local and regional people were out and about. One day, National Children’s Day, was warm enough for beach and water activity. Schools were still in session. The daily fish auction for was a daily source of fresh fish for locals and food businesses.