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Another day, another anchorage
Last night turned into something of a drama as the swell that we had moved away from came and found us with a vengeance! By 3am, we had had enough and figured that it couldn’t be as bad across the … Continue reading
So near yet so far
We decided to stay in Scilla (pronounced Shilla) another day as the forecast was for strong southerly winds going through the Messina Straits and that would mean we would be fighting waves and wind. Instead we had a lovely lazy … Continue reading
The best laid plans of mice and women
The plan today was to leave Tropea between 10 and 11 so that we would reach the top of the Messina Straits just as the south going tide kicks in at 4.30pm. The wind of course was on the nose … Continue reading
Bearded lady
Well, finally, we have made it out to Nimrod. Liz finished her work project on Friday evening so on Saturday afternoon we flew out to Naples and arrived at the boat around 10pm. A wee dram later and we were … Continue reading
Getting excited!!
Just ten days to go before the next episode of our adventure begins. We fly out on Sat 13th Sept to move Nimrod from Naples to Malta via Sicily. Our first stop will hopefully be Stromboli, some 160nm from our … Continue reading
Ischia
We decided that we would sail over to the island of Ischia on Sunday morning and in order to make the most of the day, we set off early. However, just as we were about to leave, a huge thunderstorm … Continue reading
What a difference a day makes!
Saturday was cold, overcast and windy but we still decided to opt for a ferry trip over to Cápri. The ferry terminal is pandemonium with unclear directions as to where we needed to buy the tickets and where the ferry actually … Continue reading
Easter in Naples
We arrived into Naples airport during the early evening of Maundy Thursday to a chilly Italy. Once we had picked up the hire car and gone to the local Auchan supermarket in Pompeii, it was already past 9pm. We arrived … Continue reading
We could have been in India
We arrived late last night at our hotel and once we had worked out that the little round key actually worked the lights in the room, we settled in quickly and had a cup of coffee before turning in. The … Continue reading
Eager to see her
We are flying out later today to do some work on Nimmie. She should be out of the water in the boatyard next to the marina as we have booked her in for a polish and replacement caulking on the … Continue reading
Nimrod Oceanlord 