15th May

The hull is like an echo chamber. Wind noise is magnified and every creak of a rope reverberates through the boat. Neither of us slept much last night. It blew fairly hard but it sounded like a tornado down below and every slight movement was mirrored by the tensing and relaxing of the lines. Thinking something dreadful was going on I would go on deck only to find Imagine secure and fairly peaceful in her berth. In the morning we set off with a purpose on the bus to Ibiza town. We had a 14k walk mapped out, round the harbour, along the shore to S'Estanyol, and back. Thankfully it was a lot cooler than yesterday. After a couple of hours we got to the beach at S'Estanyol. There was a bar with tables and chairs arranged on the terrace. I was desperate for a drink. Sadly it was closed. So it was back up to the top of the mountain and the direct inland route back to Ibiza town. After lunch we had a quick walk through the old town before it was back on the bus.

After recuperation I got to work while Lucinda walked to the supermarket. I have now finally, I hope, fixed the toilet. I also had to rebuild the shower drain and pump which also seems to be working. All three of our fresh water hoses began leaking so they have all been ditched and we have a new reinforced 25m hose. I can't think of any more outstanding task. Something will occur no doubt. It's time for a shower and then out to eat.