With another late start, I felt I could really get used to this life. Until Patrick brought me a Bailey’s coffee in bed. Then I knew I could definitely get used to this.
We made our way back into town and joined friends in The Coast. As it was minutes away from lunchtime, I felt comfortable ordering an extra strong Bloody Mary and a plate of crumbed calamari - which was delicious. We took our time finishing lunch and then explored a bit more of Cowes and the other marina - the “posh” one that we would probably not be allowed to enter into.
Most of the day was relaxed - I got a few hours to do some relaxed reading and Patrick chatted to friends about “boat stuff”.
For dinner we managed to get a table at an unassuming pub that turned out to serve the most delicious burgers and chips and also gave us the best service. Thank you The Pier View - your patience with us was outstanding !
Making our way back to the boat, through the high street of Cowes, we passed crowded pubs, many with live music. As we hadn’t made reservations at any of them, we had to settle with dancing in the streets - much to the delight of the guests at the window tables.
We saw out 2021 in the best way we knew how = Friends, love, laughter, boats and the clinking of glasses. It had been a strange year following an even stranger year. We all hoped for a better one.
