Having arrived on Saturday, the 28th, we spent Sunday deep-cleaning the boat. Normally the following day would be spent doing maintenance but all was well with Uniquely Singapore, so we then had Monday-Wednesday free to do as we pleased.
You'd think that being in the heart of Ireland in the summer would inspire one to break out a bit. That didn't seem to be the case among many. Docked in the small town of Crosshaven a bit down the road from Cork itself, some of us took the bus in yesterday for the day to explore the city a bit.
And that was it.
We're tired. We were content to enjoy Crosshaven...
...and it's delightful Rivers End Cafe.
Tonight, most of the various crews will gather at one more party (we've had four in five days here) sponsored by the Crosshaven Yacht Club (oldest yacht club in the world, we're told, founded in 1720).
The crew of Uniquely Singapore, however, will gather for a quieter evening at a local pub for a few drinks and dinner.
Tomorrow morning, Thursday, we sail for Liverpool. We should arrive fairly closely grouped together at the mouth of the Mersey River in the pre-dawn hours of Saturday to cross the finish line there for Race 14. At that point we'll break down to a skeletal crew on deck and mill about while most sleep until 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 5th. After one final fun race (no points toward the overall title) up the river to Albert Dock, we will cross the final final final finish line.
And then it will be done. Ten months, 35,000 miles, one world, many wonderful times (along with a few hard ones), and many many new friends.
