Big Night Out No 1.!

In June I was invited to a Dental Department dinner to farewell Chief Dental Officer, Dag Tvedt and his wife Jorid. After three years on the Africa Mercy they were headed back to Norway with their three kids, Linde, Bendik and Fride. We went to a "charming" little African restaurant/disco called 555 Spot. The music was so loud we could barely talk and the furniture, perched on the dirt floor, was a bit on the rustic side but Andrew and I hadn't been out at night for six months so we didn't care!

Surprise! Gini, Head of the Dental Department shows her great sense of humour by photo bombing us!

Margaret-Dental Sterilizer day worker all dressed in her African finest.

AM-BI-ANCE!!!

To add to the evening's entertainment we had several street sellers come in with their wares. This guy thought it was his lucky day after he sold a heap of ties to us. He insisted on me taking his photo! Maybe restaurants in Australia could start this trend-shopping while you wait for your meal and I'm not taking about the Salvo's magazine!

Like most West African eateries, what is on the menu is not always what is on the menu and it pays to have at least three other choices in your heard when ordering! But you can pretty much count on the staples of chicken, fish and rice. This is my meal above-fried chicken, chips, plantains and salad topped with tomato sauce. Andrew had "meat on a stick" which turned out to be pretty spicy! See below but minus the "stick".

Dag sporting his new tie and holding his gift from the dental day workers-leather shoes and an African shirt.

With the "doof doof" pounding there was much merriment and dancing. It was a wonderful, memorable night. We miss you Tvedt family!