Nine Summers: Our Mediterranean OdysseyAllen & Unwin, 1940 M01 1 - 336 páginas When surgeon Felix Huber was diagnosed with a rare cancer at age 60, he and his university lecturer wife, Rina, had a choice: draw inwards and eke out whatever time he might have left, or gamble on the future and live out their long-held fantasy of sailing the Mediterranean. The couple, sweethearts since childhood, chose to celebrate life. They had nine glorious summers of adventuring together, sailing from port to port around France, Italy, Greece and more offbeat destinations on their yacht. Along the way, they were befriended by locals, marooned in a hidden smugglers' harbour, and introduced to joyous new tastes and sights at every stop. There were numerous health dramas along the way which tested their optimism and their determination, but throughout it all the couple stayed positive and treasured living their dream. This is their heart-warming story. |
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... cockpit made me feel protected on all sides. I also liked the idea of an aft cabin, a 'bedroom', with its adjoining tiny shower, a sink and head (toilet). Apart from a comfortable central saloon, there was a forward cabin with two bunks ...
... cockpit made me feel protected on all sides. I also liked the idea of an aft cabin, a 'bedroom', with its adjoining tiny shower, a sink and head (toilet). Apart from a comfortable central saloon, there was a forward cabin with two bunks ...
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... cockpit on my first night watch, I followed a full moon rising into the winter sky, listened to the hissing of the sea and the whispering silence. A cool breeze brushed my cheeks, I tightened my scarf, pulled down my beanie and zipped ...
... cockpit on my first night watch, I followed a full moon rising into the winter sky, listened to the hissing of the sea and the whispering silence. A cool breeze brushed my cheeks, I tightened my scarf, pulled down my beanie and zipped ...
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... cockpit. It took us almost two hours to reach North End and see the beach. 'I can see you, Galatea, keep on your present course!' We could now see Ranger's red inflatable on the beach with 'Ranger Air-Sea-Rescue' writ large on its side ...
... cockpit. It took us almost two hours to reach North End and see the beach. 'I can see you, Galatea, keep on your present course!' We could now see Ranger's red inflatable on the beach with 'Ranger Air-Sea-Rescue' writ large on its side ...
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