December 18, 2008
I went for my first ever Cookie Exchange party. It is a very American concept done around Christmas where everyone brings cookies for everyone. The party I went to was a little less formal. It was a girl’s only party and the entire evening was spent eating cookies (and some savoury snacks) and drinking wine!
Such is life. It was a lovely evening. It’s nice to indulge with the girls knowing that everyone will gain as much (if not more) weight than you that evening. Love it! 
December 11, 2008
I wanted to write about our trip to Canada when I remembered that I promised to write about Turkey but I have not done so!
We flew over to Turkey from England. My FIL and his wife have been spending alot of time in Turkey for many years now but have moved there more permanently in the last 2 years. They picked Gocek because it’s a sailing haven and it is a beautiful place.
Helen, Bob and Adam at the Swisshotel Sunset Bar in Gocek.
My in-laws live up the mountain in a village called Goceviocek. They recently completed the building of their house which has a magnificent view.
The house and check out the view!
Most of our time at home is spent by the pool. We love the beautiful sunset.
The view of the town of Gocek from up the mountains.
The other reason for this trip (other than spending time with family) is to do some sailing. Adam has not been sailing for years now. And as for me? I have only been on a day-sail once in Houston. I was very excited to get on the boat and see the beautiful Mediterranean.
Father and son on HMV at Port Gocek to get some work done before we went sailing the next day.
Day 1 of sailing. Check out the Skipper.
Anchored at this bay for lunch and some swimming before sailing back.
Day 2 of sailing. We sailed to Fethiye for lunch and to get some fresh seafood for dinner.
Carpets anyone?
Trip back was rough. It was my turn to take the wheels.
Adam’s step sister and her partner came over to meet us up. With them, we went on a 2-night sailing trip to the nearby bays.
Emma and Hamish have arrived! Lunch at home before we head out for our sailing trip.
The guys hard at work preparing to set sail, after stocking up the boat with beer.
We spent our first night at this bay.
Some whiskey after dinner. A nightly ritual.
The next day, after breakfast and a dip in the sea, we headed to our next location.
This is where we anchored for the night, dinner at that restaurant up there which serves some really good Turkish food.
All dressed up for dinner.
Sailing was alot of fun. We totally enjoyed ourselves. While we were out one day, the guys decided on a ‘competition’. The guys will hold on to a rope tied to the back of the boat. The boat will start moving, pulling them along while increasing in speed. The one who hangs on the longest wins. Check out a video of that competition.
Adam won at 7.2 knots. I gave it a try after that but let go at 3 knots as I felt my bikini bottom slipping down! It was a wonderful trip. Everyone had so much fun. We are looking forward to doing it again.
