Day:199, Words:199: Øksfjordians on holiday!

For the well rested Øksfjordians, the holiday is almost over. The last morning in Side was spent buying last minute gifts for family and friends. In Turkey, a selection of local spices is the way to go. The afternoon was dedicated to enjoying the poolside entertainment. A spontaneous Turkish dance saw a group of staff and several tourists plunging into the pool. Ice creams, sunscreen and cold drinks were top priority. Otherwise, it was a sleepy combination of reading and floating about, bumping into pensioners and sunburnt teenagers.

The evening program at the Melissa Garden Hotel consisted of Bingo and Karaoke. As it was our last night, the staff had decorated the table with flowers and an odd yet beautiful display of napkin and glass art. The guests were confused about the rules of the Turkish Bingo and the Scottish contingent repeated the numbers with their own pronunciation. The highlight however was witnessing a suprised lass being deposited into the pool for not following the correct procedure.

As there was packing to be done and a ridiculous early start, the Øksfjordians said goodbye to the wonderful staff and let them get on with the night.

Thanks Turkey for your warmth!!