Thursday 09 June
The new crew arrived dead on time and the Captain now has a new First Mate, I have been demoted to Galley Slave (although think I might have been that already). Unfortunately the weather has been appalling since Saturday afternoon and we have had enough rain to float a ship, especially on Sunday when it didnt stop all day and not just showers but torrential downpours - not quite what we had in mind. We moved to Porto Rotondo just round the headland from Olbia going back towards La Maddalena islands on Wednesday and just managed to get tied up when the heavens opened again and a thunder storm too - new crew not very impressed. But today the sunny is shining again AND we have the mistral blowing again at force 5/6. Have managed to walk around the marina, spent 5 minutes on the beach (too windy) and the First Mate had half an hour in her paddling pool.
We plan to move again tomorrow to Cannigione in the gulf of Arzachena just opposite the Maddalena islands - but the winds are not looking good until possibly Tuesday of next week when we will head back to Olbia.
The new crew arrived dead on time and the Captain now has a new First Mate, I have been demoted to Galley Slave (although think I might have been that already). Unfortunately the weather has been appalling since Saturday afternoon and we have had enough rain to float a ship, especially on Sunday when it didnt stop all day and not just showers but torrential downpours - not quite what we had in mind. We moved to Porto Rotondo just round the headland from Olbia going back towards La Maddalena islands on Wednesday and just managed to get tied up when the heavens opened again and a thunder storm too - new crew not very impressed. But today the sunny is shining again AND we have the mistral blowing again at force 5/6. Have managed to walk around the marina, spent 5 minutes on the beach (too windy) and the First Mate had half an hour in her paddling pool.
We plan to move again tomorrow to Cannigione in the gulf of Arzachena just opposite the Maddalena islands - but the winds are not looking good until possibly Tuesday of next week when we will head back to Olbia.
Hi Hope you are having a lovely time with your granddaughter - love the picture of the Captain and his first mate. Has your weather improved? it has not been so great here Sunday was extremely cold needed a sweater on. Enjoy the rest of your time left with family and have a good trip home - sorry can't remember when you return to the UK, but hopefully see you soon. Take care Love Kathryn & Vince x
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