News April - June 2005 at Camel Dive Club
Pomodoro Restaurant Reopens
After weeks shrouded by screens, Pomodoro restaurant on Na'ama Bay's main street has re-emerged, transformed. The new space is cool and clean, yet relaxed, with a mixture of bar-style tables and cushioned seating. Pomodoro's deep red décor is offset by black and white prints from local photographer Ingo Riepl. The reopening sees the return of the famous lunchtime salad bar - new and improved, and served on refrigerated platters. Hot and cold buffet dishes are on offer, including vegetarian selections, and fresh soup every day. Evenings see an expanded menu of Italian grilled specialties, including fish, steak, homemade pizza and vegetarian dishes. Pomodoro, Camel Hotel, Na'ama Bay. Tel 069 3 600 700 for a reservation.
Celebrations at Camel Bar
Residents and guests at Camel Bar, along with bar managers Mike, Jo, and Carrol, joined Pete last month to celebrate his departure for a new life in New Zealand. Pete spent many of his 14 years in Sharm running the Camel Bar, and went out in the style to which he is accustomed! The crowd also welcomed back Carrol, another long-term Sharmer, to her new role in the Bar. At Pete's request she performed a special farewell version of 'Simply the Best' by Tina Turner, dressed for the occasion! We wish Pete and family all the best and look forward to the stories of his life on the other side of the world.
Camel Tribe clothes feature at Sharm Women's Club 5th Birthday
 Sharm
saw a return to the swinging sixties for Sharm
Women's Club's 5th Anniversary celebrations, at
Il Castello restaurant, on 10th May. Outfits and
décor straight from the era of flower-power were
on display as more than 60 women gathered to enjoy
the occasion. The evening's most spectacular event
was a fashion show modelled by local residents
(including Camel's very own instructors Bianca
and Tash). The show was masterminded by Emma,
of Camel's Tribe shop, which contributed some
of the stunning clothes and accessories on display.
Three local design outlets participated: Tribe
(stylish day, beach and evening wear), Hot Chili
(sophisticated beach and evening wear) and Martine's
Bijoux (jewellery and accessories).
Particularly popular with the audience were Tribe's
elegant sari tops, gauzy hand-embroidered blouses
from Hot Chili, and Martine's Bijoux jewellery
(all of it!). Presented to a Latin beat against
a backdrop of towers and domes, Il Castello provided
an atmospheric venue.
The success of the celebrations (and the huge
organization involved, thanks to the efforts of
many) showed how far Sharm women have come in
the last five years. As the event brought so many
female Sharmers together, many of us were able
put names to familiar faces at last, or finally
meet the Sharm legend they've heard so much about!
All were made to feel welcome, whether newcomer
or veteran Sharmer.
Seamless organization, great company, and thoroughly
good fun - congratulations ladies, and here's
to the next five years!
For more information about Sharm Women Club see
www.sharmwomen.com.Adventskalender Winners Enjoy Their Prize
 The
winners of Unterwasser's Adventskalender quiz,
Ms. Sonja Kopenhagen and Mr. Andreas Tamme, traveled
to Egypt's Sinai coast during May to enjoy their
prize. Their prize, a week's diving holiday in
the Red Sea, was offered by Orca Reisen and Camel
Dive Club & Hotel, Sharm el Sheikh. The lucky
winner was selected after answering correctly
a series of questions posted on Unterwasser's
website every day during December. Although Mr
Tamme was already a diver, his buddy Ms Kopenhagen
had yet to qualify when they discovered they had
won the competition. Ms Kopenhagen chose to do
the theory and pool sections of her PADI Open
Water course in Germany, and complete the open
water dives in the Red Sea on arrival. Mr Tamme
enjoyed four days' boat diving, including the
famous Straits of Tiran and Ras Mohammed National
Park.
This left the couple plenty of time to relax and
enjoy Camel Hotel's facilities, as well as the
nightlife of Na'ama Bay. Ms Kopenhagen said of
the experience "The whole trip was extremely well
organised, from the travel arranged by Orca right
through to the hotel accommodation and diving
course at Camel Dive Club & Hotel. I'm delighted.
We'll be coming back!".
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