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Waiting, Bikinis & Tennis

Having finally diagnosed the problem on Thursday there was not much else to do but wait. We have some very good people helping us get sorted so we settled down to wait in Porta Kheli. We went running, did some gel coat spot filling, did the washing, and took part in a book swap with Hazel & Kevin on Chance, a lovely self built steel boat, with very attractive green trim.

I have done bikini shopping, both on land and on the internet, and with three new bikinis on the way I should be sorted for the rest of the season.

We settled in to watch the Murray in the final at Queens on Sunday. Unfortunately it was rained off, but apparently we British all have a sense of humour about the weather. I don't, as today we needed to leave the good band width offered in Porta Kheli and so my chance of watching it live disappeared. I have had to make do with BBC live text updates instead, but still good result. Wimbledon here we come!

However it has been good to get under way again. A refreshing sail up to Khaidhari. Fair wind and loveliness in all directions.

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