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Rozlyn and Ray's daughter, Caroline<br />
GÖKOVA BAY<br />
BY ROZLYN WALSH<br />
There is a rush for the photo opportunity. Flash lights shatter the darkness and I am certain poor Dobbin<br />
will rear. Captain Ibrahim fires his rifle into the roof, a dead bird drops to the restaurant floor. One of the<br />
waiters rushes forward to collect it and, presumably, return it to the rafters for the next show. Captain<br />
Ibrahim dismounts and the horse is led from the restaurant.<br />
The show continues. Captain Ibrahim is a goer. The music changes to a dance rhythm and he begins a<br />
strange, in fact, very strange dance. He is about 4’ 11 and the same measurement around his girth. He<br />
hops onto one leg and holds the other suspended at a strange angle reminiscent of a painful pilates<br />
exercise. He approaches our table. Caroline refuses to dance, so does Ray and certainly David refuses<br />
too. I am his last choice but I feel it would be rude to let the fellow down. Now we are both doing the<br />
silly dance. This delights the other diners. Skilfully Captain Ibrahim leads me out of the restaurant. Now<br />
what? OH NO! He wants me to put on a Nancy Reagan mask. He wants to wear a Ronald Reagan mask<br />
and continue the dance. Well, I’m sorry folks. I’ve been a good sport so far but I’m not putting on a<br />
rubber mask. After all, I don’t know where it’s been. But our intrepid Captain is not put off. He reappears<br />
in his hideous mask (well, I think Ronald would agree, it wouldn’t have done either of them any favours).<br />
He continues to dance and he is obviously trying to terrorise the one small child in the dining room. No,<br />
the small child is not frightened. She’s obviously seen worse on TV.<br />
Flaming torches are lit on the sand outside the restaurant. Hubble Bubble pipes are brought in. There is<br />
no lack of volunteers to try these. I think they will be disappointed, it is just herbal – cooking herbal.<br />
Now dancing for everyone starts. Anything goes. A Gullet Captain does a sort of peacock dance and<br />
tries to seduce all the ladies – I think it is working. Everyone is dancing. It is an entertaining evening,<br />
ain Ibrahim and his wife are young at heart and full of innocent fun.<br />
Sögüt (pronounced: sir oot and means "sweet water")<br />
A lazy start to the day and a swim, then we are off for the next adventure. It is always so exciting going<br />
somewhere you have never been before.<br />
We are struck by the amazing beauty of Sö_üt. The lovely clear water is fringed with bamboo, pampas<br />
grasses and olive trees. Behind the village, the hills are covered with fresh smelling pine trees. They say<br />
the earth is special here. When it rains, the smell from the ground and the trees is fresh and pine<br />
scented. The water is renowned for its purity. This is the place to fill the boat’s water tanks.<br />
OWNER REPORT<br />
Navigator, David on the helm<br />
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