A Virus Attack! plus 16-23 August



A view through the hospital window 

Friday to Thursday, 16-22 August , the blogger was crashed for 6 days by a virus.

 No, not the computer, and not an internet virus, but the the skipper of Middle watch who was brought down by a viral infection. This arrived in the form of severe pain, nausea, and a high temperature, the first mate took him off to a walk-in centre at Guys Hospital. From there he was referred to A&E at St Thomas Hospital, where after examination he was admitted to “Acute Admission Ward”, on floor 7. After a couple of days he was in a position to admire the stunning view of Westminster just across the river. Anyway, the infection passed, and in the process a full MOT of all kinds of tests showed that he was indeed alive, well and kicking!



The empty Central Dock
 

A visit from Ben



Scrubbing up
 

23 August was a busy and exciting day. It was, of course, delightful to be back with my lovely mate on our lovely boat, and to wallow in the friendly concern of our lovely neighbours

 

. Nephew Ben arrived for a visit, and we were looking forward to Hayley’s arrival for the weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 And all the while in the background, St Katharines was embroiled in preparations for The 2013 World Clipper Race. What excitement!

 

Freeflowing in (v unusual)
 

 

 

Tight manoevring

 

 

 

Getting ready to party

Party Time



All in