The Matterhorn; Top of the world
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Guest Blog; Renee takes on the summit of Matterhorn, and bosses it!
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‘YOU SEE, aDVENTURES ARE STUBBORN THINGS; THEY DON’T START WHEN YOU ARE READY AND THEY HANG AROUND LONG AFTER YOU THINK THEY’VE FINISHED. THE IMPORTANT THING IS THAT YOU SAY YES TO THEM’
ABI ELPHINSTONE, The Pocket elephant
Cabin love in Copenhagen
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They warned us the cabin was on the basic side of ‘rustic’.
What they didn’t mention was the blossom arch from the gate to the door, flowering poppies littering the floor, Gerda the garden knome, the dancing light through the stained glass, the welcome note scrawled on the board in the kitchen, the scandi wool blankets we could pile high on the lawn and lie on the afternoon sun… so content.
Read MoreLe Petit Perfect French Wedding
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A little road trip through a pretty region of France ; Emma&Pete have a heartwarming ceremony in Saintes, we ride our bikes in the rain around Île de Ré and we climb Mont Saint Michel, the walled monastery rising out of the sea!
Read MoreMenorca, with mates
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We get stuck, with sound company, on the marvellous island of Menorca and enjoy every moment of it.
Read MoreMallorca to Menorca - A midnight window
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The wind forecast for us to cross between the islands wasn't great, but there was a window of opportunity between midnight and 6a.m overnight so we went for it.
Read MoreWest Mallorca by sea; Frothing for a sail… & a terrible knot!
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Anchored in the beautiful bays along the coast of Mallorca; Sa Foradada, Deia, Cala Tuent, Sa Calabra, Cala Castell, Cala Figuera and Port Pollenca!
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Marseille
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Whilst the mischievous Mistral winds kept us at bay in Bandol we hopped on a train and followed the line to Marseille. We had planned to stop here anyway as the harbour has so much history, but Silver Paws was best left in the safety of Bandol marina rather than risking the rough waves, so we left her behind and day tripped to Marseille instead.
Read MoreIle de Port Cros
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Oh Port Cros you have my heart. You smell like pine needles and sea salt and eucalyptus. You are splendid and, in mediterranean terms, unspoilt...
Read More300 degrees in the dark; Night passage Girolata to St Tropez
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Watching dawn arise, the atmosphere slowly but surely getting shade by shade lighter until the sun finally raises its head above the pulpit bursting colour and warmth across the sea. The swell calmed itself and for a few hours it was just me and Silver Paws, the sunrise and the sea...
Read MoreCoast hopping West Corsica
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We have a couple more days coast hopping in Corsica before we depart for mainland France where we have a date with Captains folks!
Read MoreExploring overland Sardinia; Alghero & Bosa
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Its blowing a hoolie so we’ve got some snazzy wheels! We travel everywhere at 6 knots so driving a car again is positively productive to us. It’s also melting outside, a balmy 34 degrees daily so we are in awe of the air-con.
Read MoreTavolara Island
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Tavolara Island, a limestone Stegosaurus jutting out of the sea. One half of the 5km long landmass is a no-go zone, restricted to NATO personal only. It's also home to a fancy-pants transmitter which sends messages to submarines.
Without doubt James Bond lives up there.
Read MoreWelcome to Costa Smeralda
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Welcome to the Costa Smeralda. This place has a rep. It's EXPENDO. The clues in the name...
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Cala Santa Maria
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Firstly, you deliver a white sand bottom, which allows my anchor to dig into you and grip like Elnett on a ballerina bun. Then you mesmerise my mermaid, salt water gypsy soul with your insanely addictive blue. Blue. Blue...
Read MoreArchipelago La Maddalena
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From Corsica, via the Levazzi Islands for lunch, we sailed into Sardinian sea's and the national park archipelago of La Maddelena Islands...
Read MoreLevazzi Islands
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For all our Jersey crew, imagine a larger version of the Echrehous, crawling with tourists. As we were scoping out the busy situation we scored big time as another boat departed leaving us with their anchor spot, which seem to be as rare as hens teeth.
Read MoreSanta Giulia Bay
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Its so warm around this SE corner of Corsica that falling in the tepid water is far from breathtaking, the only thing taking your breathe away is the view!
Read MorePorto-Vecchio, Corsica
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The following morning the Douane showed up. We are registered in Jersey, which is outside of the EU and VAT exempt, so we have restrictions on how long the boat is allowed to be in EU waters. A little daunting when they come knocking but four burly men in uniform wasn't a terrible way to start the day.
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