My second bag finally arrived today, this one by courier. I am not sure if I would trust DHL again because the parcel was stuck in the sorting office in Bielsko, Poland for over a week, until I made a complaint, and then it arrived two days later. Bennett freed the carry-all from the box and plastic bag and then brought it on board. Luckily, nothing was damaged. We now have filtered water and soon even sparkling, thanks to the Wessper jug and Sodastream unit. I had to abandon the gas cannister in Poland and buy a new one because no one wants to ship them. Hopefully, it will arrive from Skroutz shortly.
Also, my down douvet and winter clothes arrived, so I am ready for anything.
However, the three fire extinguishers that were supposed to be ready this week, haven't even left the chandlery. And so we are stuck in Poros until they are taken away, checked, updated, stamped and returned.
So, while Bennett is sanding more teak trim, I am relaxing with an afogato at my favourite Sailor Café.
Work never ends. Back on board I noticed a clanging noise on deck and discovered that the screw for the lower port shroud sheered off.
And so, off I go to Galatas in search of Stamatis, the welder, who just happens to also be my engine mechanic.
And soon it's nicely welded together again.
And holding the mast up once more.
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