Friday 16/09/05

Another bright if cool morning. The cargo ferry was late in arriving, 8.45 a.m. as opposed to the usual 7.30. Had a chat about island affairs with the other guests. Headache bothering me again today, to no small extent. Caught up with some writing and went into town for shopping. The sick sailors are being returned to their boat by helicopter. Prior to departure, their picture was taken in Francis Street. Went for an amble to the bottom of Miller Road to see whether the boat was visible across Sandwick Bay, but no such luck. I reckon she was anchored south of Holm Point, out of sight. It stays nice and sunny throughout, albeit with highlevel clouds. Later in the evening, thicker cloud moves in. Make it a very early night to shake off that rotten headache.