Friday 18th September (Lini’s Journal)

Brindabella's Web Diary
Simon Williams
Fri 18 Sep 2009 21:43


�� This morning I looked like I�d lasted the full ten rounds with Tyson! My eye was just about visible amongst even more swelling. I was feeling very sleepy as we left Vilagarcia in heavy mist and minimal wind. I was well rugged up as there was an autumnal nip in the air as we motored down the ria. The skies slowly brightened however and by the time we reached the entrance to Ria Arosa the sun was breaking through and there was enough wind to hoist the sails. It was a shame the visibility was as poor as when we�d entered; we were hoping to anchor off one of the lovely islands for lunch in the sun. We ate our salad en-route in the end enjoying a lovely sail round into Ria Pontevedra.

�� It�s all very picturesque here with beautiful little beaches tucked into rocky coves and terracotta buildings lining the hills of the villages. There are little islands dotted here and there and lush green hills rising in the distance on the larger islands. We moored up in the marina in Sanxenxo. I hoped the reported wifi was working here.

�� I wasn�t feeling too good today- still very tired with headaches. I had a nap late afternoon and Si checked out the marina. He suggested we eat out tonight but I decided to cook on board as I looked such a sight. The evening was brightened by Dan and Cath skyping. It was lovely to see them while we chatted.

�� We have a bike ride round the coast road planned for tomorrow so hopefully I�ll be feeling better.