HURGHADA REPORT

RED SEA REPORT - BY ANGIE

As many of you know (and from what I had heard, many of you found it funny) we were stuck in Hurghada due to the collapse of XL airways but are now back safe and sound (sorry Sue to disappoint you).

Amro and crew were on top form as usual - and for those of you who remember Ferres he is hoping to come on The Valerie for the November trip.

The weather was fantastic with temperatures 96f-98f most days - sea temperature of 26c - as to Hurghada well it is growing bigger than ever - the New Marina Boulevard is now open and worth a visit with approx 100 outlets there, they have entertainers along the boulevard in the evening and there is also a Rocket Bungee for the thrill seekers (didn't think my back would hold out though). You can check out the marina for yourselves:- http://www.hurghadamarina.com/

As usual the sea was spectacular with lots of sea life even for those who just want to snorkel. The worst part of my trip was the de-lay at the airport and having to wait for the CAA (cival aviation authority) to send out a flight to pick us up - which at one point we were told it was going to be a Monarch Flight (which didn't turn up) - so we had another de-lay whilst they sent out an Astreus Flight to collect us - but thanks to Amro we didn't have to sit it out at the airport, he collected us from the airport and dropped us back to the appartment. Cheers Amro.

All in all - this is still my favourite destination in the world. And my Arabic is coming on bundles so watch out Margarett.

CHRISTMAS DINNER - WEDNESDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2008 @ THE GOLDEN PALACE

Come and join the festive fun.

Christmas Dinner has been booked for Wednesday 10th December @ 7.30pm at The Golden Palace - Seaford. Could you please let me know if your coming, or place your name on the list in the shop.