Monday 31^st May 2010

After the usual wait to be docked, we arrived in Mersin on Saturday (29^th) afternoon with a few hours to spare before setting off for a civic reception hosted by the Mayor of Mersin.  An enjoyable evening of wining, dining, speeches and entertainment from a band and a traditional dance group.

Traditional Turkish dancing.                                                                                        Very sweet and sticky traditional Turkish dessert!

On Sunday we organised a pontoon party for Green group:

Everyone contributed a dish to the buffet.                                                            An opportunity for boat crews to get to know each other.

Rob & Sarah, and Trevor & Lesley from Serafina became honorary Green Group members for a few hours and joined the party.

Dave & Cath (centre), Rally organisers, joined the party....                           as did Hassan, the Rally’s Turkish organiser.