Cobh Ireland

 We’ve arrived in Cobh (near Cork) Ireland this morning. Being a Sunday very quiet! Last port of the Titanic  

We went on a coach trip and ended up shopping in Kindale

  

Another small diversion!!

 Instead of Kirkwall and the Orkneys we’re going back down the Irish Sea to Cork in Ireland. Mind you, the shipping forecast of Force 6-8 occasional 9 did seem a little rough!!!

We passed last night Fingals cave on Staffa and are now sailing past Ailsa Craig this morning. 

Tobermory Mull

 Island tour in the rain. 

Belfast

 Today we were in Belfast port. We took the shuttle to the Donegal Square and then the hop on hop off bus around Belfast. Then a visit to the Titanic museum. Back in time for tea!

Small diversion

 Due to the rough weather of western Ireland we’ve diverted up the east side in the Irish Sea. Next stop is therefore Belfast for a small diversion. 

But it’s quite pleasant where we are. Big pod of dolphins this morning!

Dolphins spotted and there was a murder mystery in the afternoon. 

Scilly isles

 Today we’re moored and the local boats are providing a tender operation. Not bad weather!! Cool but sunshine. 

Tresco

Charles went on a boat trip. 

Portland

Today we’re moored in Portland harbour. I did a scenic tour and Helen went to the Jurassic coast. Followed by a trip to Weymouth to get essential

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