Arklow

Day 37/38 Yesterday we had the pleasantest trip to Arklow sitting on deck relaxing and watching the scenery drift by. The Wicklow mountains and the small villages along the way such as Bray with it's small sailing fleet out on the water enjoying a Sunday sail. It was  "putting on the kettle" weather and we passed the time companionably with knitting (a first) and fishing.

Josh chillin', Mary knitting and Roy fishing!!!
We got in to Arklow's small marina at 6pm after a short trip up the river. Roy had been dreaming of fish and chips all day so, as promised, we walked over the bridge into town to find a fish and chip shop. A local directed us to one but it was only a take away, so we had an unusual supper sitting on a low wall at the side of the road. The fish and chips were lovely. The obligatory Guinness in a local pub ended a very pleasant day.

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Arklow is our last stop in Ireland before we go across the Irish Sea to Milford Haven this evening. It should be a pleasant overnight sail and we are expecting to get into Milford Haven at about 10.00 tomorrow morning. The wind steering worked well yesterday (our auto helm has broken) so I am looking forward to the night passage and arriving in Wales tomorrow morning.

Lunar Sea's last night in Ireland.



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