Beach Day and Rally
Looks like my house batteries are fading after less than one year. The green charge indicator is not showing even after two hours of charge.
A routine check revealed that the bilge was unusually full with the stern gland being the culprit. An occasional drip had become a stream of drips. All was well after tightening.
Yesterday a Brazilian yacht "Tao" from Salvador came in across the bar. We had a drink with the crew before they sailed at high water. It was interesting chatting about how they dealt with the security problems of living in Salvador.
After another afternoon on the beach boats began to arrive for another political rally. We went into town. This was a big rally and the town centre was packed. Supporters are shipped in by boat and overland for some political speeches lasting less than an hour after which there is general merriment until everybody goes home. Tonight departures were delayed due to a very low spring tide.
A routine check revealed that the bilge was unusually full with the stern gland being the culprit. An occasional drip had become a stream of drips. All was well after tightening.
Yesterday a Brazilian yacht "Tao" from Salvador came in across the bar. We had a drink with the crew before they sailed at high water. It was interesting chatting about how they dealt with the security problems of living in Salvador.
After another afternoon on the beach boats began to arrive for another political rally. We went into town. This was a big rally and the town centre was packed. Supporters are shipped in by boat and overland for some political speeches lasting less than an hour after which there is general merriment until everybody goes home. Tonight departures were delayed due to a very low spring tide.
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