Sailing into the Sunset
By Ralph Kratzer
So I gladly accepted the offer of my neighbour Julia, who is responsible for the organization of events as a member of the Board of the British Residents Society, to participate together with my girlfriend on an evening boat trip into the sunset.
A group of about 40 people was taken by a chartered bus to the old harbour of Kyrenia. That was even a good idea, because finding a parking space for your car in the beautiful old port city is sometimes quite annoying.
We boarded the African Queen, one of a number of tour boats that offer trips along the coast of Northern Cyprus.
A musician began to play hits and oldies, which was another good idea at this event, because usually your ears are sonicated with loud music from the CD or the MP3-player on board these excursion boats.
The African Queen first sailed westward in the direction of the famous Escape Beach. But it soon turned out that swell came up and tossed the boat a little bit about. The skipper decided to make a turn and take a course to the east. We drove again along the stunning scenery of Kyrenia. In a small bay east of the new port of Girne we finally dropped anchor.
Some participants took the opportunity to swim in the sea before dinner was served.
The guests on board then passed the time until sunset with some more drinks and lively conversation.
Later in the evening, the African Queen took a course back to the old harbour of Kyrenia and about 10pm we docked at the pier.
A successful event that you should make as a visitor or especially as a foreign resident of our beautiful island.
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