Oban has been a blast, weather was wonderful when we’ve arrived, gradually got wet and cold, but it is Scotland at the end.. we were super lucky that it didn’t rain every day.
I’ve been greeted by wonderful friends coming over from Istanbul, and send off by wonderful friends coming over from Glasgow.
I’ve said farewell to Tessa and Bill, who were on our boat but left us at Oban, one for family reasons, next one due to breaking a bone while we were ashore. Sad to leave people leaving really, but hopefully we’ll make them proud on the next race.
In the mean time, I’ve tasted wonderful Oban cuisine, accompanied by the Oban friendliness and hospitality. I’ve had time to catch up w friends from other Clipper race boats and have been to 2 ceilidhs. I now know 2 of the dances at the least, very proud :) it was great fun watching people too. In between all those activities I’ve rested as much as possible and ate as much as possible. I’ve realised that the time on the sea was a little stressful on my body, no proper sleep, spending days & night at 45-45 degrees elevation was not something I was used to before but well rest really helped. I might have mentioned that my first days was really tough on the land, very wobbly legs, it was super hard to walk at a straight line and I kept on hitting people totally unplanned.. spent too many apologies in my first days.. I’m just curious how it’d feel to be back on the boat, and how long it will take me to get used to boat life.
So now we are about to leave Oban for the last race to Portsmouth. Race will be starting soon, and we’ll be heading to the north of Ireland, west of Ireland, then to the south of IoW, to France and back. It all depends how fast we go and we are going to anchor by IoW on Friday night, parading into Southampton on Saturday, likely midday. It was lovely seeing so many familiar faces this morning, and many thanks to my friends helping me to carry my awfully big and heavy bags to the boat. I’m on the same bunk, so layed out the sleeping bag, and sorted my other bags. Feels homely :) bunk next to me is not Cat’s, so glad she was able to join us after the incident she had just after leaving DC.
I guess I’m on galley duty today with Andy, and now Vasi has tied the ropes at the stairs. Just hearing now PSP leaving, soon it is our Time to leave… will keep you posted when I can in the next days..
Wishing you a lovely day
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