41 11.2N 09 19.5E
18th June
We moved to Porto Pollo today all of 2 miles round from Lascia! This inlet
is deep and curves round an island so gives excellent protection from all
wind directions. We joined another 6 or 7 boats here -chose a spot and
anchored in 13 metres - the deepest we have used to date. All went well and
we settled in for another lazy day of reading sunbathing and swimming for
me. We took the dinghy ashore to the head of the inlet to see if there was a
bar or any shops but it appeared there was only an hotel/apartment complex
and we couldn't get to it by boat as the end of the bay was silted and too
shallow. We then motored to the sandy beach where there sun beds and
umbrellas set up This proved to be the beach section of a holiday complex
offering watersports activities - the accommodation was up a hill. There
were some toilets which we were able to make use of and a bar of sorts in a
hut, which was closed. We both had a swim off the beach - the water was like
tepid bath water so even Rob went in - his first swim of the year in the
sea!! We were entertained later watching another boat come in and anchor
very close to the beach - a blue ensign vessel. The owners then disappeared
off in their dinghy very rapidly. Whilst away the wind changed direction and
hey presto the stern was almost on the beach!! various sunbathers walked out
to inspect the stern but no-one actually went on board! An hour or so later
the couple returned and fortunately for them there appeared to be no damage
as they were able to up anchor and move further out for the night!! It
continues to be very warm - over 30 degrees today.=
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