Surprise Party

Mid-February was Martin's birthday and in the weeks before I organized a surprise party for him. It's not that easy when you're together 24/7. For a good result I used the help of the marina staff, because "locals" know where to get what at which price. Since Marrtin's birthday fell on a Friday and a holiday, our Mexican friends wanted to go home for the weekend earlier, we organized the celebration at lunch time.
Decorations were bought, a cake ordered, cutlery, mugs and plates procured, and of course Mexican tortillas, meat with salsa and vegetables surved.
It was a great surprise. The group of well-wishers consisted partly of sailors and people from the marina. We were a total of 25 people and Martin had no idea that everyone knew about his party.

All gifts were well thought out and useful. A bottle of rum was opened right away, the delicious nuts were almost eaten, only the great poem is preserved forever. Thank you Kay!

Martin and Renate

on their junk rigged boat Taiko

cause heads to turn and look with awe

wherever they may go

The red sails on there unique boat

is quite a sight to see

standing tall and proud and full

while sailing hard to lee

Taiko is a rare seabird

not many people get to view

if you get to see Taiko the boat

you'll agree, it is a rare sight too.

From Kay Jackson SV „Gone Nuts“