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

Ukulele players

Dolphins in the Irish Sea

 

Leaving Liverpool

 Left at 5pm to go up the Mersey. 

Liverpool Crowne Plaza

 We arrived last night driving up to Liverpool. Left at 10am and arrived at 4 pm. We’re parked and stayed at the hotel for the first leg. Boarding starts at 1130 for us. 

Bolette in Dock 

Crowne Plaza 

Hotel is very close!!

Bored y by midday and had lunch on board. 

Southampton return - after 108 days

Arriving early in the morning, followed by Queen Anne. We'd left with Queen Anne on the same day to fireworks from Southhampton, sailed passed her on the 13th March near Australia waving to each other, and return to Southampton on the same day - we went around the world westwards, they went around eastwards!!