Back in Bilbo After 5 weeks back in the UK we headed back to Spain. The Wednesday before we had said goodbyes to Judith’s Dad at a thanks giving service celebrating his life. These times are difficult but he shared our Christian faith and it was good to celebrate all the things he had done and the lives he had impacted, one of the boys who had been part of the Boys Brigade Company he led in Wickford Essex was at the service. We believe he has now moved on to higher things so whilst he will be missed he is not forgotten. If you want to read the tribute… Read More
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We mentioned in our last post that we had to return to the UK, Judith’s father was ill and after a short illness he passed away whilst we have been home. We are thankfull that we were able to get back and spend some time with him during those last few weeks. Judith’s father made the first boat we had, we used to sail it in the Blackwater and on the Avon in Chippenham. it was a bit smaller than Island Girl , it was a home built Goblin called “Spindrift”. He will be remembered fondlly and was keenly following our travels. We wil be returning to Spain on the… Read More
Continue ReadingCrossing the Bay of Biscay
Our last week in France We stayed 10 days in Les Sables D’Olonne. This is the longest we have stayed anywhere since leaving Gosport and it was nice just to stay in one place for some time. Our parcels all arrived safely and included some cruising guides for Spain and Portugal. We enjoyed some warm weather and to celebrate nearly two months in France we went out for a meal at a restaurant recommended by friends from the UK. There were a number of interesting murals painted around the town, one that caught Graham’s attention was one painted on what would have been a rather drab electricity substation. Judith liked… Read More
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