antalya: where the code meets the sea
the number 324190 kept flashing on my phone screen like a bad omen. turned out it was just some ancient tram code, but i spent three hours convinced it was a secret message from my ex. meanwhile, 1792233416 kept showing up on my weather app - a timestamp? a lottery number? who knows. the air's got that damp sweater feeling today, 15°C but the humidity's hugging you like an overealous aunt at a family reunion. feels like 14.54°C of pure, clingy moisture.
i overheard a local at the harbor whispering that the best baklava is made by a guy who only bakes during thunderstorms. something about the lightning affecting the honey viscosity or whatever. sketchy.
someone told me the ruins up north are haunted by ghosts of failed remote workers. they say their laptops still glow at midnight, searching for signal.
when your coworking wifi craps out (which it will daily), just pack up your laptop and take a road trip. kemer and alanya are basically next door - perfect for when you need to stare at *turquoise water instead of spreadsheets. pro tip: the bus drivers here drive like they're playing frogger. hold onto your local sim card like it's your last shot at civilization.
found this spot near kaleiçi where the boats bob like confused ducks. the harbor smells like fish and desperation - a combo that somehow works. tried to order coffee in turkish and got served something that tasted like burnt regret. at least the view's nice.
heard a drunk expat rambling about this hidden restaurant in the old town serves chicken so good it'll make you question your life choices. haven't found it yet but my stomach rumblings are getting intense.
if you need to escape the chaos, check out TripAdvisor's top-rated spots or Yelp's hidden gems. for actual local intel, hit up the Antalya Expat Forum where people argue about whether kebabs* count as salad.
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