Dark chocolate hobnobs

We are on our way. You may remember the last blog, back in June, when we said watch out for what is happening next. Well, guys, this is it. We have taken up a wonderful opportunity to work in International Development in Uganda. More on this as we publish future blogs. Right now we are in Istanbul, waiting to join our flight to Entebbe. Thanks to our great friends in Cyprus who entertained us before leaving and helped send us off!


In the meantime, enjoy the following photos.

This was at the Sailing Club Christmas dinner, a traditional Cyprus mezze - something we may miss.In the picture are Lorraine and Dave, and Pete and Elaine who gave us great recipes and tips for Istanbul.
Boxing Day at the saiing club. Lots of cheating but under a gorgeous blue sky. We will miss this too.
The two of us enjoying Christmas morning on 27th December. Alison had to work Christmas day, whilst Garry was royally entertained by friends Pete and Trish. So we had our own Christmas day, the Full Monty on 27th.

Unfortunately, the sporting activity of the day, a spot of gentle cycling, ended up with Alison falling on her face. Fortunately, the black eye didn't ruin her good looks!

Whilst on a business trip to Limassol, Garry's eye for long legged birds spotted these two pelicans and a member of the klu kluks klan.

We are travelling to Uganda via Istanbul, so decided to stop off for a couple of nights. Fabulous city and highly recommended that you visit. We will be back! The above is the Blue Mosque, one of the famous sights.

Hopefully, you can see this picture ok. This is a Roman underground water cistern, one of the biggest in the world. Some joker has put in fish which are enormous. Look carefully for the two Medusa Heads.

Wow. What a view! The Sea of Marmosa from Hotel Daphne, next to our digs.

And finally, why the title dark chocolate hobnobs? Alison asked for these for Christmas. Garry had the best shopping experience ever charging round Cyprus on his scooter looking for these biscuits. They are not available on the island, so he made them. Yum!!
Bye for now.

Next update from Uganda

Alison and Garry