Underway to Alanya

Wednesday, 16 May 2007

We had way too much fun in Kemer, especially at the Rally Olympics. The 11 boats in our Group Four won the hands-free bosom balloon race (a man and woman from different boats), the egg toss (Eileen won with a low backward toss of 12 meters), the hands free yogurt eating contest, and the potato bump (hang a potato in panty hose from your belt and knock a ball forward). We laughed a lot and were awarded a Bosch battery operated screw driver as a prize, plus a champagne party that evening.

We also had lovely cocktail party off the beach at a first-class hotel, followed by a full-course dinner and dancing until late. We are getting to know our Group Four members, who hail from England, Sweden, Germany, France, Canada and USA. Luckily for us, they all speak English.

"Octopus" left their disabled boat in Kemer and joined "Venus" as crew to complete the Rally. "Joy" is presently towing "Farewell" to the next port, while the captain of "Farewell" repairs his diesel engine. One captain broke his leg and will wear a cast for the rest of the trip. "Sugilite" captain flew home to USA to be with his critically ill mother, while his wife continues on as skipper of their boat. Lots going on.

We'll have a pot luck party on the dock with Group Four tonight. Tomorrow is a full-day land tour to a castle and famous caves near Alanya. And so it goes.