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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... woman in a white cap and blue uniform popped her head in. 'Would you like tea or coffee, sir?' Felix didn't answer, but turned to Fred. 'So where do we go from here?' Fred spoke slowly. 'I guess you know the score as 10 RINA HUBER.
... woman in a white cap and blue uniform popped her head in. 'Would you like tea or coffee, sir?' Felix didn't answer, but turned to Fred. 'So where do we go from here?' Fred spoke slowly. 'I guess you know the score as 10 RINA HUBER.
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... didn't want to scream or cry, I wanted to hide or disappear. I should have put my arms around him, hugged him, told him I loved him, but I was paralysed, glued to the chair. I couldn't move. 'OK, I'll get dressed now. Let's go home ...
... didn't want to scream or cry, I wanted to hide or disappear. I should have put my arms around him, hugged him, told him I loved him, but I was paralysed, glued to the chair. I couldn't move. 'OK, I'll get dressed now. Let's go home ...
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... didn't you know?' He winked and added, 'I'm starved.' His nervous system needed food. I spent the rest of the day brewing coffee, making sandwiches — salami, salmon, cheeses, tomatoes, chicken. Hot drinks, cold drinks, chocolates ...
... didn't you know?' He winked and added, 'I'm starved.' His nervous system needed food. I spent the rest of the day brewing coffee, making sandwiches — salami, salmon, cheeses, tomatoes, chicken. Hot drinks, cold drinks, chocolates ...
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... didn't want to hear the news. From downstairs came the clatter of Felix rummaging in the kitchen. I smiled. What can't he find? I put on a tracksuit, washed my face and went downstairs. 'Hi, sweetheart. I was just making coffee and ...
... didn't want to hear the news. From downstairs came the clatter of Felix rummaging in the kitchen. I smiled. What can't he find? I put on a tracksuit, washed my face and went downstairs. 'Hi, sweetheart. I was just making coffee and ...
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... didn't know how to be a patient. My love for him verged on pain. 'One whisky and one gin and tonic.' The attendant smiled as she put down the glasses. When dinner was served, Felix was in fine form. I couldn't face food. 'Thank God, no ...
... didn't know how to be a patient. My love for him verged on pain. 'One whisky and one gin and tonic.' The attendant smiled as she put down the glasses. When dinner was served, Felix was in fine form. I couldn't face food. 'Thank God, no ...
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