I took a walk around to Royal William Victualling Yard... An impressive complex of buildings that used to supply the fleet in times gone by. Now it is flats and restaurants.
There was a nice view of Toucando across the water. Rather impressively our triangular burgee remained flying at the top of the mast despite the howling winds.
I then went into the city centre and had a look at the Barbican area, enjoying a crab sandwich at the Strand Cafe, before returning to Toucando to do some revision.
We had a French style lamb ragout/cassoulet aboard before going to Jolly Jacks.
It happens to be the 50th anniversary of the twinning of Plymouth and Brest, so there were a lot of Breton/French in town, some of whom had been persuaded to come over to entertain us. A band of trilby wearing female accordionists were joined by some bagpipers for an evening of impromptu and very merry music making. Local Plymouth musicians joined in as well as the gaffers: notably Ben Collins who has done a lot to promote shanty singing in the Solent Area in recent years. We stayed until after closing time.
Today (Friday) has been one of more revision for me. Crew members Hugh and Carole have returned to their respective homes. Roger and I remain. Lee arrives on Sunday and thereafter we hope to be sailing again.
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