On a clear Day you can see Antartica!

Yesterday was one of the most pleasant and relaxing I have spent here in Karachi.


After church at 9.15, which was good as ever, Andrew and I set of to the beach to meet up with Dan and Ruth Bavington, veterans of Karachi (they have been here 42 years), Anne de Rebeykill (Scripture Union Worker plus other support type things), Dave and Jenny Watson (newly arrived from the UK, 3 months ago) and their two boys Ben 2 and Joel 1.


We combined swimming in the sea, lots to eat and a board game called Accquire with sun and a cooling sea breeze, very pleasant company and had a most enjoyable time. The drive up takes about 45-50 minutes and would be much quicker if the roads were in better condition. Andrew conceeded that although the roads in Karachi have their faults compared to the roads around Mauripur and up to Hawks Bay, the roads here are superb!


Today's title comes from a point made by Dan. As you look out into the Arabian Sea (as I am doing in the photo), the next land mass you reach is Antartica!




All in all a very pleasant day, with a very straight forward drive back into the city, even though the road surface had not improved any!!


After a rest, a shower and a slight panic as to the location of my wallet! (it was in the car, I had taken it out to pay the toll, on the beach road) we ventured out to find Cafe Flo, which is at the French Cultural Centre, Alliance Francais. We also tried to withdraw money from the Cash Machine, but HSBC was unable to contact my branch!!! Thankfully, Mastercard was ready to take the strain at the restuarant.

The problem at the bank, and my inability to find said Alliance, caused me to get a little stressed and anxious in the car, the first time in a long time.

Fortunately, Andrew was able to remain calm and we did eventually find the resturant, and we enjoyed a most delicious meal. I had Prawns in lemon and garlic, followed Creme Brulee and Andrew had a Steak, followed by Chocolate Mousse. All that was followed by coffee or green tea and it came in at around 20 pounds for us both, an expensive meal out here in Karachi!! but most definitely worth it, Bon Apetit!