Month: June 2026

20th June 0730 CEST The 19th century included some great writers and sailors in Joshua Slocum. And R.T. McMullen, in the same era, paved the way for us Brits.  Not … Continue Reading →

18th June A few days after my 70th Birthday! Yesterday I visited the Den Helder Marine Museum and wow …. Is it worth a visit!  Like the Maritime Museum in … Continue Reading →

7th June We are still in Oostende and the weather has been poor to say the least.  Wind, and at times, torrential rain. I’m thinking of heading north east towards … Continue Reading →

5th February Much of last year and the winter has been a struggle.  To keep it simple … I need to put it behind me. Today was a good day.  … Continue Reading →