17 & 18 August



A mug-shot at the Cafe de l'Etoile

Friday 17 August

Sunbathing on deck

Another scorching day, the hottest yet! A great day for sunbathing, strolling, sightseeing –so what’s new?


Saturday 18 August



Street art gallery in Cherbourg

Grand-daughter Alice is 13 today, and on holiday with her family in Turkey.

Another Saturday market experience still provides delight.



Centre dock at sundown

Close quarters manoevring

The bustling bread queue

Technical notes: Service battery fluid levels check OK. Bilges clear (some fresh water output from fwd bilge, after recent rains)