Porto Cervo, Costa Smeralda

Wednesday 01 June

Sitting in an internet cafe waiting for the wind to die down again! Have had a lovely few days since we left Bonofacio on Sunday. Had a short trip to La Maddelena the main town of the islands. Helped ourselves to a nice berth and sunbathed on the pontoon while Matt & Hev swam in the sea as it was clean and clear enough even in the marina.

On Monday we moved to a bay locally known as 'Tahiti' and very popular with the 'Riva' set (whoever they are?). There were about eight other boats, large and small, but the sea was beautifully clear and you could see the fish swimming around below the boat. Decided to stay the night and by early evening we were the only boat there - fantastic. Had a great evening - but then discovered why we dont like anchoring off. Spent most of the night rocking and rolling and Bruce & Matt were up moving the boat at 5.15 a.m. as the wind had changed and Sequel was getting too close to the rocks!

Moved on to Porto Cervo after lunch on Tuesday afternoon. Thought this was somewhere we needed to experience - it is a-maz-ing (ly awful) - but we are stuck here - had a terrific storm last night and the wind is blowing at 30 mph - force 6/7 - and the boys have decided its too windy to go. It is the first time we have resorted to sweatshirts as the wind is chilly too - but forecast is better again for tomorrow. We are on a stern-to mooring in the old port and the picture says it all - can you spot Sequel? We are surrounded by FB boats - I have shown them how the other half live today by hanging out my washing.