Marina

The Marina arrived at St Peter Port this morning having sailed from Dover last night. She left Stockholm two weeks ago, and she will arrive in Civitavecchia in three weeks time. Guests could have joined the liner in Amsterdam, and some will leave in Barcelona rather than continue on to Italy. The weather was kind for the whole stay with the sun shining for the afternoon.  The anchor is not dropped yet as the Marina comes up to the anchorage, with the Golden Spur, St Peter Port pilot boat, close to the spot.

The cliff paths to the south of St Peter Port pass through Fort George and its fortifications. The soldiers from the fort use to bath at a bay called Soldiers Bay, but access was closed off for many years due to rocks falling and other safety issues. You can still reach it though judging by these two bathers enjoying the solitude of the area. Hidden in the other side of the cliffs  is a tunnel, used by the occupying forces in World War Two, which is now an aquarium.

The low spring tide shows up the many rocks highlighting the dangers that local mariners have when navigating these waters. No one on the balconies of the Marina, no doubt all enjoying the day ashore. Next port of call is Concarneau, a walled town with a delightful small ferry on the south west coast of Brittany. These destinations demonstrate the ability of this Oceania Cruise small luxury liner to visit different ports that the larger liners bypass.