"Mersin is the most important trade area in Turkey between Turkey and The World" - K.M.Ataturk
Known between Turks as "the pearl of Mediterranean", this city serves as the largest port of Turkey. Although the pearl doesn't have much to offer to a random traveler, except a huge promenade near the sea, tons of ships, sea food markets, huge buildings and streets where you can easily get lost. However, being with a local can make a difference. Even if the locals are not Mersinians, because the city is full of students from all around Turkey.
My host, Cihan, and few of his friends were a great guides through the soul of the city. During the day we drank coffee on his balcony, which offered a view to some 20 twin buildings and one lemon tree. During the night, we went to a club to listen to the rock music performed by Cihan and his band. As he was living some 10 km away from the club, I suggested that five of us hitch a ride. Although the whole idea sounded absurd, I put a thumb up, and car stopped (as always). We somehow managed to squeeze with two of them, and made it to his house in one piece.
Next day, Ilaria and me added our host to our hitchhiking trip to Adana, and Cihan ended up getting a job from a driver who picked us up...
Known between Turks as "the pearl of Mediterranean", this city serves as the largest port of Turkey. Although the pearl doesn't have much to offer to a random traveler, except a huge promenade near the sea, tons of ships, sea food markets, huge buildings and streets where you can easily get lost. However, being with a local can make a difference. Even if the locals are not Mersinians, because the city is full of students from all around Turkey.
My host, Cihan, and few of his friends were a great guides through the soul of the city. During the day we drank coffee on his balcony, which offered a view to some 20 twin buildings and one lemon tree. During the night, we went to a club to listen to the rock music performed by Cihan and his band. As he was living some 10 km away from the club, I suggested that five of us hitch a ride. Although the whole idea sounded absurd, I put a thumb up, and car stopped (as always). We somehow managed to squeeze with two of them, and made it to his house in one piece.
Next day, Ilaria and me added our host to our hitchhiking trip to Adana, and Cihan ended up getting a job from a driver who picked us up...
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