DAY SAIL TO ISLAS CIES AND AU-REVOIR TO KEN
Aquila
Alan and Sarah Bennett
Sat 4 Jun 2016 09:20
Robert provided his usual impeccable performance ferrying people ashore (phot) – with the surf on the beach giving the initial landing party some excitement. Decorum was soon re-established, and we enjoyed a relaxed (but blustery) hour or so on the pristine sand (phot). Back on board for a light lunch, recorded (phot) with the aid of an Aquila style selfie-stick (the business end of the deck scrubbing broom - phot!).
A sparkling tea-time sail (phots) back to Vigo, then a foray ashore to a pulpp (=octopus) ‘restaurant’ provided much evening entertainment (phots). Ken looked somewhat concerned (phot); Jane took it all in her stride (phot) but Peter was clearly animated (phot) as a novel way to barbeque a chorizo sausage was demonstrated. It’s a tough life here in Galicia!
Saturday. At 0415 we said goodbye to Ken - he has a commitment at the Cattistock Hunt Ball this evening. The crew were unanimous in our unstinting admiration of Ken’s irrepressible humour, unshakeable stoicism (especially regarding the continuous stream of dreadful dits and jokes that the oldies regaled him with for 10 days), extraordinary wisdom, expert sailing abilities and above all, being an all-round good egg. Catherine: please allow Ken to come again! Soon!
