perfugium miseris *

Tuesday 23 August

Having checked the weather forecast for favourable winds to make a Channel crossing, my crew decided to make the most of this *Refuge For Those In Need* for a three night stay.  It was very hot and Mate braved the laundry facilities and passed the time indulging in a refreshing shower, while Skipper tackled the never-ending list of maintenance tasks – well, my beauty takes work, you know.  The crew then relaxed with apéritifs et amuse-bouches before wandering off to enjoy a proper Greek supper at a taverna on the quayside.  [* The Latin inscription is engraved around the ring of stone just below the shelf that supports the light.]