Woke to a view of Edinburgh Castle, I dont think you will ever forget when you first see it. Disembarked from WindSurf for the last time around 8:30am, hopped on a tour bus, did a tour of the new city, then Edinburgh castle itself and surrounds. Dropped off at the hotel around midday and spent the afternoon on the Royal Mile. Bought fudge and mead. Dinner at the hotel. A walk along Princess street that evening. Its a funny thing about Edinburgh. You can look at...

A day at sea. Not my favourite thing but it is what it is. Packing, doing surveys, overcast weather, a horizon filled with North Sea Oil rigs. The weather was rough enough that the deck furniture was tied up and it was wise to stay in the bar (or somewhere else inside). Started reading the girl with the dragon tattoo. Went to the bar at 5:30pm. Had dinner with the other Adelaidiens and the Tassies. A good night. Sat out the back of the boat later sipping Bran...