Monthly Archives: May 2018

Hassle

Posted on May 24, 2018 by yachtlyra

As the island of Procida is very close and not much wind was forecast today we opted to have a leisurely start before heading round by way of the channel to take in the views of Cala di Corricella from … Continue reading →

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Time on Ischia

Posted on May 24, 2018 by yachtlyra

On Monday we split up, the boys to go walking up in the crater a nearby volcano and the girls to go to the spa. We girls had a lovely day. The gardens were beautiful and the pools relatively quiet. … Continue reading →

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To Ischia

Posted on May 21, 2018 by yachtlyra

As the wind was forecast to come up in the afternoon we made an eight thirty start, with a cup of tea and the promise of breakfast en-route. I felt the lurch of the swell on rounding the harbour wall … Continue reading →

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Arrivals

Posted on May 20, 2018 by yachtlyra

Saturday was a much warmer day with fluffy clouds and blue skies, thank goodness. We set out early to the shop with just the backpack as we had just bread and wine to bring back. The three ladies were all … Continue reading →

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Locker Room

Posted on May 20, 2018 by yachtlyra

After four days of cleaning we have moved on to looking through the lockers clearing out old stuff. This is particularly moot in the case of our ships stores, as the girls hold sell by dates in high regard and … Continue reading →

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Buff Fit

Posted on May 20, 2018 by yachtlyra

John and I are back on board Lyra and, in preparation for sailing when the family come out in a week’s time, have embarked upon an intense exercise programme, otherwise known as cleaning. We know this regime is effective at … Continue reading →

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