fireworks II

Monday 6th November 2006

4:30 p.m. CET Ida visited yesterday, despite several transport problems. Had a nice time together, and I got stocked up on essential supplies, i.e. Snack-A-Jacks, fruit juice, and Turkish Pepper (strong Swedish liquorice which I have been using as a nicotine substitute).

A largely uneventful night last night, the sea was relatively calm again, and as I was suffering from stomach cramp I wasn’t running on all cylinders.

Had our first proper boat drill since my return this morning. Apparently there is another scheduled for Friday, as we missed out last week.

Also 4 And More, the resident band for the last ten weeks, are due to be leaving on Wednesday, and another outfit known as Pink Panther are set to be replacing them. Once again I have offered my services for the band changeover.

Walked down to the beach after lunch today. It was a little chilly but sunny with not too much wind. The beach itself was predictably deserted, apart from a couple of elderly locals walking their dogs. It has been several years since I walked on a beach in November and it was remarkably pleasant.

(I did manage to see most of the fireworks display on Sunday. As before with the one in Belgium I was watching at some distance but it was still pretty spectacular.)