We eventually got into the marina at Peel and continued to enjoy the local music scene. A bus trip round the island also gave us an opportunity to appreciate this wonderful place. Since we were gale-bound for a couple of days it was great to have something to do.
On Sunday afternoon another brief weather-window opened which was just big enough to get to Dublin. The residual swell leaving Peel created waves as big as I have ever experienced in Goldfinch, but she shrugged them off with her usual aplomb and we were soon in smoother waters and properly on our way. Inevitably, the forecast breeze was coming from Dublin itself and we were forced to motor much of the way in order to arrive before the next gale. In fact we arrived at about 1 am, and after negotiating a very tricky harbour entrance in darkness, were alongside just as the wind and rain arrived.
Howth, which is just north of Dublin, is on a lovely peninsular with good walks around as well as easy access to the city and airport. Goldfinch is staying here until 30th July with Mike and Christina aboard while I go home to see the family and to sleep in a real bed for the first time in two months.
The next instalment will be in early August.
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