Despite the fact that we are in a Muslim country and we are apart from our families we were determined to have a nice Christmas. Debs donned her flashing Santa hat and we went down to breakfast. The guest-house owner wished us Merry Christmas and from somewhere managed to find a small Christmas tree for us, complete with decorations. The day had started really well.
Back in our room we set about calling all of our family and friends via Skype; it was great to speak to you all and it sounded like you were all in for a wonderful day. If we missed anyone we apologise and hope you had a terrific time.
In high spirits, we spent Christmas dinner eating mezes, drinking Efes and playing backgammon in beautiful sunshine overlooking the lake. It may not be traditional but it was really nice.
Heading back to the guest-house armed with a bottle of wine, Debs was looking forward to taking a picture of the Christmas tree, only for us to find it gone. A very disappointed Debs trudged upstairs to our room, only to open the door and be greeted by a newly potted Christmas tree and bottle of wine! We cannot thank the guest-house staff enough, they have gone out of their way to make the day as special as it could be.
With the computer tuned to Radio One we listened to some Christmas music and enjoyed the wine. In Debs' case she may have enjoyed the wine a little too much, but hey it's Christmas.
We won't be moving on tomorrow, as we have lots of time to get to Antalya where Debs will be going home for a few weeks. Hope fully she will get to catch up with some of you.
All that's left to do is wish you all a very Merry Christmas, we will try and ring again around New Year. For now stay safe, lots of love Matt, Debs & Toad
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