A view down the valley to the sea and the little harbour. The roads out of James Town are twisty, narrow hairpins which have to be experienced at rush hour! Easy, in fact, due to the marvellously pol ...

These 699 steps lead straight up from James Town to the cliff top and HalfTree Hollow. Back in the day, it was a rail track for hauling up carts by mule.

To the right of James Town (below the cliffs) are 3 rows of excellently installed mooring buoys for visitors. We are 4th from the right.

At the valley mouth, there is a quay and an anchorage in the little bay for local fishing boats.

Thursday 28th April and we are here! The ribbon development down the valley is framed by the steep, bare hillsides. Hundreds of years ago, when it was a stop for sailing ships to replenish their water ...

Full steam ahead in a stiff wind. The best sailing saved to last!

The pilot berth is at the bottom of the companion way. The place I go to for a nap when I'm off watch. Andrez prefers to sleep in the double berth in the bow.

Good sailing in between the rough stuff.

Andrez has been busy again! Bread and treats.

Things get a bit messy if you are bouncing around, but this should be the last time we need a clear up. We have 3000 miles under our belt and are now out of the Roaring Forties.