TUESDAY 28th JULY 2009 (LAST DAY in IZMIR)

TUESDAY 28th JULY 2009

LAST DAY. Had our final meeting with Lutfu & Cihan re shipping details then had to go to the NOTERS office to give Lutfu 'Power of Attorney' to finish the bike transfer on our behalf. The HORS leaves IZMIR on Friday on a ship called YM INCREMENT, bound for Singapore, then Melbourne.

(Lutfu & Cihan - good blokes)



It was now nearly 1.00pm. Back to Otel Balca to pack and then we had a 'free' afternoon before flying out. It was a coolish 41 degrees (thankfully the weather was cooler for our last day). We caught a bus to revisit the Oriental Market then made our way to the 'Feribot' Station.

For our last afternoon we decided to cruise the harbour from pier to pier and enjoy the sights and the gentle sea breeze. A good choice.

We even got to the point where we forgot we had a plane to catch such was the relaxing effect of the Feribot.

We caught a taxi to the airport, about a thirty minute drive, found where we had to be and settled in before flying to Istanbul at 8.00pm.
Flying into and out of Istanbul was magical. Such a beautiful sight at night - more so because we could identify many local landmarks.
Dubai, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Hobart - here we come.