Tuesday 5 June
For some reason, my crew seemed slow to get going this morning, and just as they were beginning to think about heading off for the planned day’s trip, my new friend Desiré arrived in the marina with her Dutch crew and gorgeous sea-dog. They came over for afternoon tea and a catch-up, before my two finally got on their bikes to visit the European Solidarity Centre at the Lenin Shipyards, the site of events that led to the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe.
This location was high on Mate’s list of ‘attractions’, as she (and Skipper) have vivid memories of watching news reports of this period of huge upheaval in European modern history, at home with family in their teenage years. It proved to be a fascinating afternoon, a superb museum and a moving memorial – highly recommended. There are many other sites of interest in this attractive city, which is a great destination for a long weekend or city break.
The evening was rounded off most convivially by the company of our new Dutch friends for supper of Duck Rendang curry and fresh fruit salad. Of course, they thought I was gorgeous.