We were very pleased today to meet Richard Browning, CEO of Riffa Views, one of the Friendship Arabia tour's major sponsors, who happened to be on a visit to Turkey. Mr Browning was kind enough to make some time to meet the expedition team and spoke about the importance of this trip to promote Bahrain.

He was very encouraging and we appreciated the time he gave us.

Upon our return to the villa, we had an invitation from Ismet Saz, a Turkish merchant, who hosted the team for a very nice dinner in one of the finest restaurants in Alanya.

Tomorrow, we leave Alanya and our many old and new friends, and drive to Istanbul early in the morning.

Ali Mushaima