The Ionian islands stretch from Corfu in the north to Zakinthos in the south. They make up a unique chain of islands, which in contrast to the Aegean Islands are green and lush; covered in olive groves, cypress trees and in parts heavily forested right down to the sparkling blue sea. Although close to the... Continue Reading →
Into the Gloom
Launching Vega went without a hitch and 30 minutes later we were tied up to Preveza town quay and heading off to the super market for provisions. Next stop was Corfu town to meet up with the kids and my mum and dad. As we slipped away from Preveza at 6am the following morning it was... Continue Reading →
Heather & the French Millionaire!
In prepping Vega for launching and sorting out the many pre launch items we had over looked checking that all our stop cocks (for non-boaty people, thats the valves that stop water getting in the boat) were working effectively. So on the day before our launch I was opening and closing the stop cock on... Continue Reading →
England in Spring
Sometimes you forget to appreciate where you are from…I’ve traveled and moved about a fair bit and had forgotten just how magical the UK can be, especially in Spring and when the when the sun is shining. Our second stopover on our way back to Vega was a week with my parents in the UK.... Continue Reading →
Dubai Canal
As you are whisked through the scorched, dusty, mall lined streets of modern Dubai in your air-conditioned taxi you could be forgiven for not realising that Dubai is an old city. It has been a maritime trading centre for centuries, and there are still a few pockets of the city where this is apparent, one... Continue Reading →
Atlantis the Palm, Dubai
I must have flown through Dubai over 20 times….I went through 4 last year alone but have never stopped off for a look around, I know a lot of people who have lived or passed through all with differing opinions, so we decided it was about time we took a look for ourselves. We booked... Continue Reading →
Pack it up, Pack it in, Let me begin…
The Mediterranean Season 3. Our Mediterranean sailing adventure was always meant to be a 2 year gig. However, charmed by the great people we have met and the awesome places we have seen we found the allure too much and are heading back for a third trip, this time heading west from Greece. So, once... Continue Reading →