Arabian Night

Contributed by Jeanette Elliott
Photos: Jack Napper
Azure silk and lilac chiffon, gold braid and ostrich plumes, bangles and sparkles and a lot of laughter – the Arabian Night was a huge success at the Hotel Garbe and the perfect warm up for the following nights New Years Eve celebrations.

The effort put in to all of the costumes was wonderful and the antics in the bar during the judging caused great amusement.



The Audience clap-o-meter was in fine form for the judging. .

John and I have had a great time over the festivities with the Christmas and New Year events at the Hotel and hope that next years fancy dress event will be even better, watch this space for the theme!

Jeanette Elliott

Swim for Shoes

CHRISTMAS DAY

We woke up to rain and grey skies - but that did not deter the Christmas Day Swimmers. More than 30 participated in the Christmas Day "*Swim for Shoes*" on the beach of Armacao de Pera, and help to raise more than 600 Euros to buy new shoes for the 44 teenagers living at the Children's Home, A Gaivota, in Albufeira.

The sea was surprisingly warm and as one swimmer said very exhilarating!!!! Certificates were awarded to all those who got wet and everyone enjoyed a very welcome glass of Mulled Wine in the Hotel Garbe bar afterwards.

NEW YEARS DAY, 2006

The weather was much better and another group of dippers joined in singing Auld Lang Syne before heading for the sea. Hot chocolate in the Hotel Garbe bar rounded off an enjoyable and certainly different way to start the new year !

So far more than 950 Euros has been raised in total to buy shoes and our thanks, to all who participated, donated and promoted this event. Due to the success of these events the Hotel Garbe is going to make these part of their future annual festive programme.

New Years Eve Gala Dinner

HAPPY NEW YEAR

More than 180 guests saw the New Year in at the Hotel Garbe. Our Por do Sol Restaurant was decorated for the occasion. Starting at 8.30pm the event continued well past midnight, when guests were able to enjoy the magnificient firework display provided by Armacao de Pera.

Our kitchen provided a full buffet:-

Cream of Asparagus Soup
Selection of Salads
Cold Grilled Chicken

Cold Roast Turkey
Seafood Platter

Assorted Miniature Pastries

Roast Suckling Pig

Salmon Platter
Variety of Fine Cheeses
Medallions of StoneBass with Sea Food
Sole Fillets with Pineapple
Grilled Veal Medallions
Stuffed Rump of Steak with Madeira Sauce
Grilled Breast of Chicken
Breast of Duck with Almonds and Raisins
Grilled Lamb Cutlets
Selection of Desserts and Fresh Fruit
And After Midnight

Traditional “Caldo Verde” & Selection of Salads

There was all night dancing to Live Music and Live Dance Show