17th February - A lovely quiet day at Sopers Hole pottering around the
village. Anita went off for her leg waxing at 1000 whilst John sat out the
hour in a local waterside restaurant having breakfast. Anita found the
waxers to be the local fount of knowledge which determined that a taxi to
Road town and back was more expensive than hiring a car for the day. They
also pointed us at the local car hire firm which was a mile up the road.
Needless to say we took a wrong turning and had to stop at the local village
shop to ask direction. We were immediately given a lift by two local girls
in the shop - a real island trait this giving anyone a lift - and we were at
the car hire company in minutes and arranged a car for the following day. We
decided to take the day to have a good look around rather than rush at it.
We then did some basic shopping during which we picked up a nice French
Baguette and some Brie which we proceeded to have for lunch when we returned
to Osprey. A siesta followed then some routine maintenance - John overhauled
a sticky staysail winch then it was off to the Jolly Roger for dinner. The
place is not large and was fully utilised. Dinner here is early as most
people are heading for their bed by 2130. We received an email from Susan on
Corcovada letting us know they were coming into Supers Hole on Tuesday so we
will have dinner with them when we return from our trip around the island.