The rag hanging down in the picture is tied onto the hydrovane shaft. Easy to walk into when the rudder section has been stored for the winter! In the foreground is the Zodiac, which Fae is working to repair. Last night we were invited round to have an evening drink with a couple we met as they walked past our boat the day before. It is good to exchange experiences and hear of places we also want to visit. We will also be swapping books to keep our library fresh. We always stamp our books with the boats logo. Many must now be far away.

We have seen many Black Redstarts, they are a small bird but one I have not seen in the UK. Yesterday, also in the sky, we were surprised to see the Goodyear airship. Last time we had seen her was four years ago over London. At certain angles it looks like a UFO as it seems to just hover around.

Fae has been over to Preveza and found a new supermarket that had only been open for two months. She bought some really good coffee and tea as well as some herbs we had been trying to find. Even the cake she baked in the pressure cooker rose! All in all a good day as our new replacement sun cover arrived as did our new bed mattresses! We should sleep well tonight. As I type the rain is tapping a retreat on the roof top.
We hear the Greek Port authorities are to get 40,000 extra men so we must expect to pay our harbour dues everywhere we go! Actually we prefer the harbours that are properly controlled so it's not a problem for us.