The weather was beautiful today. Linds, Mal and I walked up to the highest point of the island where there is an old castle, and a great view of the ocean, and some vineyards.
When we came back to the boat we found Alan chatting with the neighbors on their boat. Mal and I stopped by and also ended up staying for a while. Bert and Colleen (two friendly Brits) quickly became our new friends. We talked for a while about just about everything, and they told us some cool stories about their previous sailing adventures. There is a lot of talk among sailors in this part of the world about the Minstrel winds that are very strong in the Mediterranean. Bert knows a guy who owned a very expensive boat, "his pride and joy" as he called it. One day he stepped off his boat onto a dingy, and suddenly the winds came up so quickly that this guy watched his boat sail away from him and crash against some rocks. This story had us all amazed. I love swapping stories with other sailors.
The rest of the afternoon was pretty relaxing. Malorie kept Lindsay company on the boat (still working on that website deadline) while I walked over to one of the beaches nearby.
That night as we were enjoying a fantastic dinner on the "patio" we got a good laugh when some people two boats down erupted into loud singing and accordion playing. It was like something out of a movie.
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hello wheelers,
just caught up on your blog, great pictures, it's like you've had some practice Juliann. Hopefully you'll get your bike and dingy soon and be off. The pictures make me homesick for France. Some good patisseries are: millefeuille, religieuse, or chausson aux pommes. And of course petits pains au chocolat. It's kind of nice to know that you guys are somewhat close to my timezone...
- Mark M.
hey guys it looks incredible, candice saw the picture of dad and said juz a leetle beet before she read the caption, i had a laugh attack at work. good shot juls
I thought the same thing as I saw the picture of big Al. I could hear him say "Juz a leetle Beet" just as he did at the ol' Burmese place. I don't know who wrote which days, but the commentary is starting to remind me of some other travel logs I've read before. :) I guess that's what France does to you.
you're all glowing!
You are the perfect picture of beauty! We are having a huge lightning storm with a tornado watch tonight. FUN! Still wish I was with you. Mal, your pillows are adorable! Linds, I thought you "left your job to sail the Sea"? I don't know how you can possibly work when there is an island to explore. Your employer should be proud. :) Juls, The photos are beautiful...they could all be postcards. I love the blog! and I'm glad you are still alive :)
Hi Lindsey! This is your long lost friend Jessica Reber! I found your blog when I was bored today and started exploring my sisters links and then links from those links and long story short I stumbled upon your blog here. You guys look like you are having SO much fun. I am going to keep watching to see what else you guys are doing while I am home taking care of babies......can I say I am jealous? Good to see you! My email is moyesjessica@hotmail.com. I would love to hear from you when you get back and have time. I have a blog as well it is dandjmoyes.blogspot.com if you ever get bored like I was. I don't think that will be happening though for a while for you! Talk to you soon. Have fun!
Jessica
The Food Lady sed to tell Juliann that she and the gerls got together at the Conga Lownje last nite and toasted to yoo and yer trip. I don't why they wood eet toast at a lounje, I'm just reelaying the messije. Oh, and I'm supost to say that Robyn got a job! And Jen's going to Pwerto Reeko.
Hi guys this your cousin Christie, my dad told me about your trip. I'm glad you are enjoying it. It must be great to be able to travel across the world and be able to see all the beautiful architecture and different cultures. Have a great time!!
Wow, once again I'm completely jealous of you guys. Looks like you're having a great time. Thanks for the great updates; I'm looking forward to following along for the rest of the trip!
I love this blog! I don't even know if you guys know me but I'm friends with Jordan and Mal and from the Danville stake... I'm one of the Ericksons... anyway this trip is AMAZING!
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