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Our adventures in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus continue....

July 16

- Last day of the week again, or is it the first of the next week, whatever, time goes by so quickly here that sometimes I don't even remember which day of the week it really is. Who cares so long as we continue to enjoy the time.

Sort of leisurely morning for all, with me cooking the full English for everyone as a special treat. This was followed by an agreed stay around the pool day, with the usual brother and sister squabbles over the pool toys. The weekends, especially Sunday, can get very busy down on the beaches so it seems to make sense to stay around home and it also gave Joan a chance to catch up on some e-mails and me time to do this website.

In the headlines today is the attempt by the greek South to delay the Orams case due to be heard in UK. Obviously there is enormous interest in this ca

se and no doubt from Tuesday next all eyes will be on the internet for reports.`

From today all 11 of the new speed cameras become fully functional, so watch out for those fines. Apparantly evidence from these cameras can also be used to catch people not wearing seat belts and using mobile phones.

Next Thursday is the 32nd anniversary of Turkey's intervention on the island in 1974. It will be marked by the usual celebrations and of course we will have the Turkish airforce presentation. Must remember to take Michael down to the harbour area to get a good view of it all. The Turkish president has promised a different message in his speech at the ceremonies, guess we will have to wait until next week to find out what that is all about.

The forecast is that temperatures will soar to 34 - 39 degrees during this next week but humidity levels will remain the same. Now that's warm.

The architect who was arrested on June 27th has finally been released by the Greek South. Not before time. How can an individual be held to ransom over what is after all a political issue and one that that man Papadoplous shows no signs of wanting to resolve. It is to be noted that former president Denktas is showing increasing concern about the way things are being handled here. His belief is that the current path of action will lead to surrender and going back.

On Wednesday the new improved facilities consisiting of an improved A & E unit and two day care wards, funded by the BRS campaign was officially opened by the Health Minister. The total cost came out at £43,000 and this was raised over a two year period by functions and other donations from companies and individuals. A magnificant effort and the sort of thing that assists relationships locally.
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