Before I come on to our journey from Sucuraj to Luka, there is one thing that I need to mention – I’m sorry, I forgot in the previous blog. It’s this. I’ve begun to notice a very worrying trend in my fellow travelers. Very worrying!
Take a look at the next two photos. They are extraordinary. The first is from Sucuraj and shows Russell clearly in touch with his feminine side. Did you know about this Lisa? The other, and much more worrying, is from the second, smaller restaurant at Luka. We went there at lunchtime and the guy brought out loads of home-made brandy – really good – but mainly because it was free! See if you can see anything unusual about the second photo. Yep, you spotted it! Mr. Vaughan ordered a lemonade! I’m starting to really worry about him…..
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| He looks happy though! |
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| Mr. V walked out of the shot as I took this (in shame!) |
Anyway, we left Sucuraj, waved off by ‘Our Lady of the Sacred Hat’ and headed north to take a look at Makarska before moving on to Luka on the north side of Brac. (yes, it’s an island!)
Jayne and I had visited Makarska on our coastal drive in May and it looked really nice. And it is nice, except that it’s also a holiday resort and when we called, it was busy – and noisy – and packed with people. What a shame! We wouldn’t want to moor here in the summer.
So off we went to Brac.
Uvala Luka is a large inlet and a great anchorage. The only building (apart from a smaller one round the corner) is a restaurant which is famous for it’s lamb and it came highly recommended! Now, obviously, this meant nothing to me but you know what Russell’s like. He went on and on about it so we had no choice but to go there.
The restaurant had it’s own small jetty but, as there were quite a few boats anchored out, we didn’t thing we had a chance of getting onto it. But…amazingly, there was a space, with the usual helpful bloke waving and beckoning to us. He kindly helped us to tie up and it was then we realized that this bit of luck wasn’t amazing at all. Namely, when he asked us for £100 for the night. And this was without electricity. So now we know why so many boats were anchored. Anyway, I told him we were leaving and the price came down to £60. ‘Still a rip-off though!
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| The famous 'lamb' restaurant |
Unfortunately, I’m not allowed to talk about restaurants or food anymore so there’s no way I’m going to tell you about our visit to the restaurant that evening. Sorry.
The next morning we moved the boat across the bay and anchored. It was fantastic, a beautiful spot – until the afternoon wind started gusting at 16 knots. I can never relax when this happens and always worry that we’ll drag our anchor. The other two don’t worry at all. Why is that?
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| Martin's lemonade bar. |
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| Towards the sea and the mainland. |
So now we’re off to Milna (west side of Brac) for the night before making the short hop across to Kastela, on the outskirts of Split, where Kuna will be moored for the rest of August and September. So the next blog will mark the end of our journey, the end of the blog and the end of a terrific adventure (I’m crying now).
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| Russell, in his 'office' practicing for our gig on Saturday. Look at the number of gadgets he's brought! |
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| Russ took this for Brom. Don't know why.... |
Martin You're right, those girly drinks are a bit worrying although it does depend on what went down before them or the night before! Hangovers do allow rehydration by whatever means but you still need to be careful how the drink looks Russell.
ReplyDeleteGood to see Russell getting some practice in on the pignose. I know its small but do you really need two pairs of binoculars to see what you're playing? Do you have your full complement of PA equipment on board or are you relying on eastern european gear (is there any?). The Stonebridge guitar from the Czech republic perhaps being the exception (see Richard's Guitar shop in Stratford on Avon).
These little bars in secluded bays look a bit like those you find on the Turkish coast. They sem to have absolutely no facilities (running water, etc) but seem to be able to serve up a decent meal and always have beer (very civilised).
Since you went to Brac I just wondered if there might have been a Bric? Maybe on the opposite side of the bay selling junk?
ReplyDeleteAnd which idiot put his hand across the lens to point at the lemonade bottle and obscured the view of the bikini clad blonde?.......I bet it was Russell!
Shame about the lamb place.....I was looking forward to hearing about that....
Was it a Mojito Russ?
ReplyDeleteWell done Guys....you made it. xx
Also gutted not to hear the lamb story and be amazed by the photos. Stop blubbing Mart - it was indeed a brilliant adventure I'm sure but I cycled to Rhyll once y'know - so I've known hardship and struggled against the elements too. Having said that I've got to admit, reluctantly, that I've been impressed with the blog. It's been surprisingly interesting - your literary skills have come on in leaps and bounds. Above all though - Russ is the only one with an eye for a spectacular picture. I love melons.
ReplyDeletePleased to see Russ practising - I expect it will be alright on the night - you always are! Looking forward to seeing you. Love Ros
ReplyDeleteJayne - it was supposed to be a Caipirinha but it seemed to be made with Rose's lime cordial and had no cahacha in it! It slso glowed horribly!
ReplyDeleteWell Russ that's a drink I've never tried - amazing ;-) Think I'd prefer a Mojito though!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your last couple of days at sea boys - then it's back to reality and more manly ways!
You may be pleasantly surprised to know that practising has been on-going here too - so providing you arrive back in time, it may be a good night! xx