Wed 27 May, Victoria Dock, Caernarfon

Leg cramp is not nice!! Suspect it was caused by dehydration, as confirmed by my telephone call with my cancer nurse specialist (routine call) this morning. By the way she also confirmed she is very happy with my progress and has given us clearance to continue.

Today we dug out our cockpit bimini (Version2 made out of old bed sheets – V1 was a B&Q dust sheet but after 4 years of French sunshine, it died, we buried it.)
What a difference. It is very hot here and WM’s cockpit was untenable. Bimini up, job done. Out came Wandah (our twin tub washing machine) and laundry conducted in the shade, then hung out in the bright, hot sunshine. We have rigged the bimini over the mizzen sheet, with two halfs. Starboard side down during the forenoon, both at lunch time and once the sun comes around a bit further, starboard side up for the view.

It will come as no surprise to any of you dear readers, that it is almost a rule that something is forgotten, with a second rule that you only discover said missing item(s) when you are at least 200 miles and Land’s End between you and such items. Thank goodness for internet, Amazon, quick-ish deliveries and a friendly harbour office. Camera battery charger, vacuum cleaner and batteries duly procured with a promise of ‘next-day delivery. Hey ho, if they don’t arrive we will just enjoy Victoria Dock for a few more days.

Did a bit of shopping this afternoon followed by a couple of sherbets in the Black Boy Inn, followed by the Anglesey, overlooking the Menai Strait.

An amazing thunderstorm blew in while we were savouring the delights of the second pub. Absolute hooley blowing for a little while, along with torrential rain.
Got a little wet walking back to Wight Mistress, but had a great night’s kip.Read more