Another early morning down on the beach. In the afternoon Res came round and we had a good catch up on events. I seem to have been ‘away’ so long or at least out of cirulation with the wedding, having the boys here and then a week in Cardiff, so it was nice to have a chat.
23rd August 2010
We were up early again and down to the beach as the sun was coming up. Beautiful! Rosie had her swim. There were two fishermen down there as well. What a lovely way to fish in this weather, up to their waist in the sea!
We bought fresh warm bread on the way home for breakfast.
More potter wasps in the house busy building their pots. As you can see, they seem to like my door curtains!
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22nd August 2010
A very sad day. Our friend and neighbour Amanda (of Amanda’s Auctions) this morning lost her battle with cancer in a hospice in the UK. Her family were with her. She will be sadly missed for her vibrant personality. I remember how she said she loved being in Malatya and I know how she loved life.
Our thoughts today are with her husband Omar and her son Richard. This photo was taken two months ago at her party. Rest in Peace Amanda.
21st August 2010
Mal and I were up early and went to the beach. It was slightly cooler by the sea and also the fact we were up earlier. We watched the sunrise and Rosie had a great time swimming in the sea.
It was hot and humid and in the afternoon we gave in and had a siesta with the air con on! Football on Digiturk, which now has English commentaries. Arsenal 6 Blackpool 0 and Chelsea 6 Wigan 0!
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20th August 2010
Back again to Girne and I collected my glasses and Mal chose some new ones with his new prescription. A bit of shopping on the way back and back in the pool. Too hot to do much again but we did have a few games of cards.
Two of our neighbours and friends are ill and I would like to just say that we are thinking of them both now. They know who they are.
19th August 2010
Following my broken glasses saga of yesterday, Mal and I went to Girne so that I could get some new ones. Canada Optic had a 50% sale, or so it said on their window, having looked at their glasses inside, I don’t think so!! We moved on to Akay Optic (next to Deniz Plaza). A very helpful lady in there and much more reasonable prices. I chose some and she said she would ring me when they were ready.
We ‘just popped’ into Mr Pound and as usual came out with a full bag of goodies!
5.00pm, the optician called to say that my glasses were ready, how quick is that?
18th August 2010
There is no let up in the heat, accompanied by the humididty. More time spent in the pool. In the afternoon I left my clothes and glasses (reading) on the bed and went swimming, then when I got out of the pool, I picked up my clothes, hadn’t noticed my glasses fell on the floor and trod on them! One lens fell out and Mal tried a temporary repair job. Whilst back in the UK in July I had my eyes tested and my prescription had changed but I didn’t get a chance to buy new glasses. The decision has been made for me now!