Rosie and I were up and out at 5.15am, prepared for the boys to be awake early as it was Tariq’s 11th birthday. They were all up at 6.00am and Tariq opened his presents.
After all the excitement at home, we drove into Girne. For my 60th birthday, my present from Margaretha was a gift token for the 6 of us to spend a day on the boat the African Queen. I kept it for Tariq’s birthday but the boys hadn’t a clue what the birthday surprise was until we reached the harbour. Not only the voucher but unbeknown to us she also paid for the first round of drinks and a surprise birthday cake for Tariq. Thank you so much Margaretha, it was a perfect day.
The boys absolutely loved the entire day, we went along the coast and then anchored in a bay where the boys loved jumping off the gang plank, which was at a great height. We then had lunch and went further along the coast and then water melon in the afternoon and Tariq’s birthday cake. Everyone on the boat sang Happy Birthday to him much to his embarassment. Another stop on the way back and more swimming. It was a long day but seemed to go so quickly. I thoroughly recommend this boat as the people were so lovely.
As soon as we arrived home Tariq wanted to ring Margaretha to thank her so much. He also kept on saying thank you to Mal and I. A very happy little 11 year old. In spite of a big lunch the boys were hungry again and ready for dinner. We had dinner and then he had the birthday cake we bought him……..two birthday cakes on one day, how lucky is that?!
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