Sunday 17th August

Early start from Gijon.

We awoke to clear skys and sunshine and we were at last in T Shirts and Shorts. While the boys refuelled Yvonne and I set off to find some fresh food supplies but soon discovered nothing is open on a Sunday in northern Spain. Even the small Marina shop was closed above the fuelling Berth but there was a drinks machine. We fed in 1 euro 20 and out popped a can but further insertions gave no results. We decided it needed a good kick. Yvonne stood guard watching the road while I kicked without result and then we swopped over. I turned around to see the man refuelling the boat looking up very horrified as it was his machine! He was ok and even refunded our money.

We set off for la Carunna. Conditions seemed perfect and we slapped on the the sun cream. We noticed the sea becoming more agitated and a warning of an imminent gale force 8 came over the radio. We seemed jinxed! We diverted to Gijon. We had another cosy meal on board of Prawns with Chilli Sauce and Yvonne’s delicious pork Stroganoff.