Today, the 21st of June, is the longest day of the year, the first day of Summer, and John’s Birthday!!!!
He got the best present ever…a full day of sailing (35 miles) and I’m not talking “motor sailing” which is what we usually have to do here. No matter what direction we are heading, the wind is always on our nose…but not today. We had 20-25 knot winds and sailed all day long.
We are now at the Island of Elba in the Gulf of Campo. We are no longer in the land of the Rich and Famous but in the land of “The Middle Class”…yeahhhhhh! 26 miles away you can see the Island of Monte Cristo…pretty cool (see photo #3).
Napoleon Bonaparte reigned over Elba in 1814 when he was exiled from France but he left in 1815 to begin the famous “Hundred Days” that ended with the Battle of Waterloo.
I made John one of his favorite meals tonight…codfish balls and popovers. Oh how I love baking at sea level (some of these things never work at 8,500 feet high). And then he got a homemade carrot cake for dessert.
Another great birthday for sure!
4 comments:
Happy Birthday John.
June 21st has always been my favorite day of the year because its the longest daylight and the start of summer.
At the risk of sounding like a broken record.... just love the pictures and the blog. thanks for sharing.
We always think of you on the summer solstice....glad you had a great day to celebrate.....we have enjoyed hearing about your adventures.......love you guys....
Happy Birthday, John!
I am enjoying following your travels!
-V
Happy Belated Bday John, beautiful pics Jo. Cin
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