Tilting and the irish

Tilting is on the east side of Fogo island. A shallow niche in the rocks just behind and Island. The entrance has an unmarked rock in the harbour and it’s lucky we lifted the keel in time. We weren’t expecting to much, but as always the “Newfies” were super fun the moment our boots hit the land people spoke with us. Tried to point us in the right direction. The town has 3 surnames and the couple we met later both had the same surname when they got married. Bit like “KIlk” . We wondered about a bit and walked round the bay looking at all the old houses built on rocks that were a reminder of its hay days a busy fishing harbour. Now only one boat remains. We stumbled on Foleys shed and got an invite inn and beer forced into our hands. In essence Foley’s Shed is a garden shed where people come to play music and be Irish, very Irish. Thick accents doddle folk music and a warm welcome it was a top evening with Both Maurine Foley and our very Tarquin playing tunes. Top night as always and Phil and Mrs Foley dropped us back to the boat by car as it had got dark. On to Fogo town tommorow.Read more