After a bitterly cold night, but, fortunately lighter winds, we both had a good night’s sleep. However, considering how cold it still was this morning, we decided on another hot breakfast, the benefit being twofold; it was a hot meal and having the gas stove on went a long way to heating the saloon. So, bacon butties it was. The hot showers that followed ensured we were definitely warmed up for the day, which was spent on a few menial activities.

Besides checking the latest weather forecasts in the hope of being able to continue north later this week, Roy also baked a delicious crusty loaf which was enjoyed for lunch, accompanied by some French brie and paté.

Elaine spent her day cataloguing all our latest photographs and got everything ready to be uploaded to the website gallery once we have a decent data connection again. She also catalogued our latest video snippets in preparation for her next task; creating the videos for the website, something she’s fallen a little behind on lately.

Another chat to Hasan, off Kandiba, this evening helped formulate our plans for the Eastern Mediterranean once we get through the Suez Canal; it certainly helps to glean firsthand information from someone who knows the area well. He’s knowledge has been invaluable.

Our day was wrapped up with another comfort meal; bangers and mash, followed by a movie to help while away the hours and drown out the incessant noise of the wind. However, that noise was about to get worse and anchor watch became a necessity with sustained winds of 30 to 35 Kts; so much for staying snug and warm in bed and enjoying some R&R!