22nd September

We set off to pioneer a route to the monastery high on a hill above the town. We followed a road and then a path and then a goat track and then we ventured where not even goats had been. Eventually we admitted defeat and retreated down the mountain. It remains very hot and we decided to stay put for a further day. Later our friends H&C pulled into the harbour so they can aboard for drinks. Tonight is cooler and the forecast is for storms on Tuesday and Wednesday.