Life is ticking by here in Hurghada - sunny days and no sign of Christmas anywhere to be seen !

We have been enjoying spending time with our new friends on the rally, coffee mornings, afternoon tea, going out for fish lunch near the fish market, learning ‘Mexican Trains’, eating Sunday breakfast al fresco at the new shopping Mal ‘Senzo’, and Mexican night following a compulsory rowing competition on the pontoon !

We had to row as fast as possible over 500m which took approximately 2 minutes but seemed much, much longer.

Michelle and Irene log their times below.

Lica was heckled from behind as she completed her 500m.

Even Marina staff took the challenge !

..and finally Peter showed us how it was done – so fast he is just a blur in the photo.

The winner of the ladies was Rhian from the Welsh contingent ‘Diamond Days’ whilst the winner of the men was Gavin, just 1 second faster than Peter ( and 25 years younger !)

The Mexican night got into full swing afterwards with plenty of mojitos and rum punch, Chilli, Nachos and spicy chicken wings.

Lica and Gavin departed early the next day to make their 35 hour journey back to New Zealand for Christmas – we miss them already !

Now its time to get a few jobs done, secure the boat and pack our bags ready for imminent our trip home.