Friends Reunited - for real, not online!

Monday 23 July morning - found our way through dense fog and a sea of lobster pots to Dolphin Marina in Potts Harbour. The wind was south-easterly and force 4, so very favourable for us and we enjoyed a good sail. Our purpose for coming here was to meet up with our very old friends, Vic and Midge, whom we first met on a trek in the Himalayas in 1979. Midge (85) drove the 13 miles from their home in Topsham and did not hesitate to come on board Follyfin for a cup of tea, despite having two new hips and quite restricted mobility.

She then drove us to her home where we have been staying for the last two nights. Yesterday we enjoyed visiting Vic (86) who recently moved into a nursing home nearby. It was wonderful to reminisce with them both about the highs and lows (literal and psychological) of our Himalayan trek. In the evening we shared a meal with their oldest daughter Linda.

The two days went so quickly - so much to catch up on and talk about. Before we knew it, Midge had delivered us back to Dolphin Marina so that we could get on our way again. But not before we had shared some absolutely delicious lobster rolls for lunch at Erica’s Lobster Shack right next to the marina.