Heading off towards
Lagos before sunrise to catch the
favourable wind was the intention; however we met disturbed seas and unforeseen
winds, much to the delight of everyone’s stomachs. The passage took six hours
with a couple of showers on the way which was to set the precedent for the rest
of the week.
The bridge over the marina entrance opened to
allow Blue Sky through, we moored on a finger berth and started to make
preparations for the Radar / Plotter to be fixed. Laundry was done, decks were
oiled and stainless steel was polished followed by a swift pint (500ml now we’re
in Europe) at the South Bar.
Lagos town is pleasant with narrow paved
roads lined with Cafés and little shops. Thunder and rain has kept the crew
mostly down below decks passing the time watching DVDs and eating popcorn.
Barnie hears the sound of live music coming
from nearby so he and Ben head down towards the
Marina facilities to investigate. Michael
hears a couple of Pink Floyd numbers and is convinced Ben has stepped up to play
so he follows soon after to see him perform. Unfortunately it is only
coincidence that the guitarist has played some Floydian hits, but conversation
is made with three fellow seamen / seawomen which makes for a good (and very
late) night.
We are still held up in
Lagos for repairs to the navigation
systems, although the wind is unfavourably from the South meaning we would be
unlikely to depart for the Atlantic Islands anyway.
Best wishes,
From your guest editor and crew member Barnie and the rest of the
team on Blue Sky
