Just got back late this afternoon from another wonderful visit with Heidi and Kalle in the Girne area.  It was the invasion of the North Americans as there were 4 of us this time: Linda, Charmaine, Randal and me.  It was just great (as Heidi would say) and I took a billion photos to share.  But first I need to back up to tell you about the wonderful dinner DEKS put on for the "soon to be leaving" cruisers last Monday night.  This is part one of two.

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DEKS’ Farewell Dinner

Cruising season is beginning and lots of folks will be leaving the Karpaz Gate Marina, so DEKS hosted a farewell dinner.

Mom and daughter team: Denise in the kitchen and Deena tending bar.

Linda, Charmaine and I walked from the marina to DEKS so arrived ready for a drink.

Randal ferried two car loads of cruisers from the marina to DEKS so was ready for a bottle of Effes.

Charmaine, Eve, and Linda make plans for our reunion in Israel.

Dinner buffet….my favorites were the grilled lamb chops, but everything was wonderful.

And I ate it all!

Bobby and Deena behind the bar…notice Deena’s beautiful hair.

Deks used to stand for Denise, Erin, Keith and Sue. Now it stands for Denise, Erin, Kip, and “the skinny guy.” Bobby is “the skinny guy.”

Keeping track of everyone’s tab…better Deena and Erin than me.

Kip (one of DEKS’ owners) with her back to the camera and Donkey Dave and his wife Margaret, volunteer helpers.

Erin enjoying the evening too!

Brenda, Mick, Robin and Julia were some of the many British Xpats who were there too.

Everyone ate tons of food so after dinner it was time to work it off!

Kip and Margaret get the dancing started.

TK (Deena’s husband) looks on as Denise and Kip take a break from chores and have a good time.

Simon, a wonderful singer and entertainer, sang up a storm and Eve danced up a storm.

The dance floor belonged to the ladies!

Even I got in on the act…flying hair!