Splelnig plobrmes

Olny srmat poelpe can raed tihs.
I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! if you can raed tihs psas it on !!

Happy New Year from Tunisia

 
 

02/01/09

Magz and Hugh joined us for a game of golf on Jan 2nd. Again, it was a beautiful day. We were very fortiunate with the weather for both weeks Really warm and relaxing.
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Silver sea

  I thought the colours on the sea at sunset were stunning. Truly silver sea!

Sunny lunch

  But, by mid-day, the sun had won the battle and all was well as we lunched outdoors in the hotel grounds.
 
 
  And, of course, what night would be complete without a game of cards?

01/01/09

The sun struggled from behind the clouds on the first morning f the year - a bit liek ourselves after a late night the night before! But, we manfully did the beach walk into Hammamet for coffees!
 
 
 

New Year´s Eve Gala Dinner

Magz and Hugh joined us on NYE in time for the annual gala dinner - 9 courses with entertainment all night. Mayhem and merriment broke out at mid-night!
 
 

 
 
 
 

WIndy waves

 
  There are two pirate ships in Hammamet. You can take a ride out ot sea on them. Sometimes they lie at anchor in the bay.
  This is the view from outside our room. Lively on a windy day ... but still bright and sunny.
 

Persian Rugs

Carpet making is a huge area of industry in Tunisia. The carpets, all sizes, shapes and colours, are made by women in their own homes and are beautiful - lasting a lifetime. We purchased two - one for Charlie and Jane, and the other for ourselves. They are both 'in the post'. Hopefully they will arrive before too long.
  This is for Charlie and Jane.
  Neatly packed and on its way to Oz.
  This one is on its way to Cork. These rugs are made of lambswool. There are others made of very fine silk which are amazing .... and VERY expensive.

Gala Christmas Eve Dinner

  Each person got a little radish mouse. Clever?
 We had a lovely mutli-course meal - which included turkey.
 

The goat broke loose!

The hotel went to a lot of effort to set up a live animal display in the dining room for CHristmas. The baby cow settled down and was happy. The ducks cackled together and the rabbit hid! The goat, however, acted true to form also. He broke out of his pen, and, followed by the sheep, felled a nearby pot plant. They both chewed happily on it for the evening. No-one seemed to mind! A turkey hid in one of the little houses and refused to come out! Clever bird!