Enjoyed a very nice meal in Caernarfon after a lot of faffing around trying to tie up to a visitors buoy outside the marina. Luckily, our chief mate (promoted from second class for his outstanding steering) Jon Herod, guided us steadily enough for us to loop the rope through the wretched thing!
We had a fabulous view of Caernarfon Castle and the ancient city walls.
We said goodbye to our shipmate Dave and motored off in the direction of the Menai Straits and the Menai Suspension Bridge. A very hairy moment passing under it and desperately hoping the mast is not too tall....
But once we sailed under and through, it was time to relax and enjoy the sporadic sunshine and look back at a great view.
For the techno geeks out there, this photo was taken by our drone and it worked very well as there was hardly any wind today and we could risk using it. We motored to our final destination as it was a short sail and no wind.
The views from our perspective of the boat were fab and we even spotted a dolphin or two. Sadly, they were camera shy so John wasn't able to take any photos but a pleasure to spot.
Past Bangor Pier with the bridge in the far distance.
It was a super sail; just chillin' and realising that the long sails from France and from Saundersfoot mean you can relax occasionally and appreciate exactly where you are and how far you've travelled.
Arrived in Conwy Quays Marina, which is pretty posh and full of Liverpudlians. At this moment, enjoying a glass of rose wine and about to head off for dinner. Catch you later.
We had a fabulous view of Caernarfon Castle and the ancient city walls.
But once we sailed under and through, it was time to relax and enjoy the sporadic sunshine and look back at a great view.
The views from our perspective of the boat were fab and we even spotted a dolphin or two. Sadly, they were camera shy so John wasn't able to take any photos but a pleasure to spot.
Past Bangor Pier with the bridge in the far distance.
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