I had a good sail on an early start from Vieste. Full main and 150% light dacron genova. But the wind was from the South, I had to make a few tacks. Then the wind kept getting stronger but I was lifted to make my intended course. One reef, two reefs, from the 150% to the 120% then the storm jib. I had to ease off from my course because the wawes were slowing me down and I had to have the forward hatch closed because of waves breaking over the bow. In this heat that gets nasty in side. So, I picked Trani for a night’s rest. This is a jewel of a town, just south of Barletta, North of Bari. Compared to Vieste. They even have internet in the cafes. I am in a marina and took a well deserved shower. It looks like we might get some thunder showers. It makes for great photographs in the red evening sky. And a nearly full moon. The whole town seems to be out on the malecon and parks. This is a happy place .
I just found out that Italy did not win the Europa Cup, they lost from Spain last night. No more Italian flags here.
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- Vieste
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- Travi
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- Travi and Cathedral
