4th September

Tarragon is as far north as we will be going. It was only 18 miles but it was hard work ploughing into seas with the texture of rough icing and the colour of lead, grey and dull. Inevitable the wind was against us and the low clouds dark and full of rain. We were intending to stay three nights. When I was told how much it would cost I was tempted to leave immediately. We will, however, leave early tomorrow and head back to Sant Carles. We can come here by car if necessary. We spent the afternoon looking round the old town. The Roman walls are magnificent and the amphitheatre interesting. The medieval cathedral has been restored to pristine magnificence. After all that culture it was supper on board and early to bed.