We set off from the port of Girne last night on our fourth trip this year from North Cyprus to the UK.
Joining us for part of the trip is KAR’s administrator Kim — henceforth known as courier K — who we have been regaling with tales of the trips undertaken so far! Even so, she says she’s looking forward to it, and we’re certainly looking forward to having her on board.
We chose to leave on the overnight crossing for the cooler temperatures which will be better for both the pets and the humans. During the day it’s been as high as 38C.
Remembering our 15-hour stopover in Mersin on the last trip, this time we enlisted the help of Mustafa, an agent who assists people leaving North Cyprus. He’s worked tirelessly to collect information and get the paperwork processed. When we asked him to smile for his photo, his response was: “I’ll smile when the work is done.”
Bob says goodbye to courier K
Couriers K and M with Margaret and Mustafa
Checking in
The port is pretty crowded
Mustafa hard at work
Mustafa with couriers M and K
Margaret with Mustafa, preparing a letter of authority confirming the pets’ exit from North Cyprus
As Mustafa tells us to hurry, we say ‘güle güle’ to him, which roughly translates as ‘goodbye’
Good luck with your fourth crossing. You are doing a sterling job. Ben has settled so well into his English lifestyle and has made many “doggy” friends here on our Mobile Home site. He is loving the long walks he is getting alongside the river.(And he has lost some weight)!!!!! Look forward to the rest of your journey. Will be thinking of you all. Glynis, Terry & Ben xxx
Thanks Glynis. So, Ben’s the new leaner model now! Good for him and great to hear he’s settled down and made friends. How’s Terry – doing well we hope.
Love the pics!
There’s always something to snap!