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An unexpected visit to the UK

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  When you see this building you know exactly where you are in the world. We had to return to the UK for 2 months as both our mothers were very ill and subsequently died while we were home. It was not a complete surprise but still very sad.  Rest in peace Alma, (90)  and Joyce (86) It was all a bit of a mad rush to get the boat in a marina, extend our boat visa and book flights to the UK. But before we know it we were back in the cold. Within minutes of getting off the plane this was a distant memory In between all the sadness of hospitals, homes and funeral directors we managed to have a great time seeing family and friends. The great St Georges hall and it's amazing organ Got to see it when picking up my Mum's death certificate And now for something completely different Family meal My three contributions to mankind I get this photo once every 10 years or so Out with my 2 sons for a meal and Richie just can't help himself to play the locals in chess. Saw our mate Pete. A...

Christmas in The Cayman Islands

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When we planned this trip 6 years ago one of my objectives was to Sail to Grand Cayman to see our buddy Tim . Woo hoo, we did it! It was only just over 10,000 miles sailing. The last leg from South America was 640 nautical miles, pretty much the length of the uk. It took us 6 days. The first 2 were uncomfortable, the next 3 were champagne sailing and the last day there was no wind so we had to motor.  Halfway We arrived in Georgetown harbour at the same time as 4 cruise liners, they are big, and we were escorted to the customs dock by the super friendly harbour patrol amidst the madness of 4 cruise liner passengers being shipped ashore. Mandy waiting for me at Customs dock while I check in my speargun.  (Not allowed here) When I came the Cayman islands 35 years ago to see Tim I thought to myself "Wouldn't it be cool to sail into Georgetown harbour?" Not in a zillion years did I think I would ever do it. But here we are, on a mooring ball in Georgetown watching the cruise ...