Category Archives: France

Run up to Valence

Wednesday 20th September After a good visit, especially catching up with lots of Nanny//Elton bonding, and not to forget the bonus, sailing, it was time to leave.   We had to continue our journey whilst Andrew and his skipper had … Continue reading

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Preparation

Tuesday 19th September 2023 We have a busy day today, well Christine did!!!!!   There was all our washing; leaving the moment we arrived didn’t help!!  We also needed to change the beds, and have a general clear-up before heading … Continue reading

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The Return

Monday 18th September 2013 During the night the wind got up so Louis stayed up and did anchor watch whilst the rest of the crew hit the sac as they had decided to leave soon after 0500hrs hoping to get … Continue reading

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Day two of our adventure in Corsica

Sunday 18th September After a “comfortable” and “enjoyable” nights sleep on anchor, we were ready to face the world so at a reasonable time we hoisted the anchor and set off.    Our plan was to head north making for … Continue reading

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Our first day aboard

Saturday 17th September 2023 We arrived in the port town of Ajaccio around 0800hrs, hot, sticky, smelly and tired; a cabin with 5 is not recommended.  To make matters worse, there was no AirCon ventilation and it was an inside … Continue reading

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Corsica, here we come!

Friday 16th September 2023 Nothing planned for today other than a swim, a walk and tonight an overnight ferry to Corsica, but first feed the dogs and ourselves. Andrew took us up to the top of one of a local … Continue reading

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