Fabulous Farne Islands

What an amazing place the Farne Islands are. We arrived yesterday afternoon, after a bit of interesting anchorage. We had some advice from the locals on where to anchor which was hugely helpful. The ground was a tad rocky and covered with weed, so after the 2nd time bringing up the anchor along with half the sea bottom we finally got the anchor to hold. The water was so clear we could see the anchor and chain lying on the bottom - it was pretty cool, although we could see it wound round a few rather large boulders. Spent the rest of the evening just watching the world go by and the seals and all the birds. We also tried out a new game - yes we have progressed from Uno and Articulate to Tension now. Not sure if this will win the popularity contest against Uno or Articulate but it was still a good game all the same. Going back out to watch the wildlife later in the evening our anchorage, previously surrounded by rocks, was now surrounded by breaking waves - it was a pretty impressive sight as we sat well protected on our anchor. Lovely morning again here in the Farne Islands so looks like it will be another tremendous day - magic! Our two intrepid explorers (Cath and Michael) have gone ashore to check out the bird life, we have stayed on board to guard against any wayward pirates that may have lost their way and gathered round the Farne Islands.
Until later Karen

We arnchored of the Farne Islands and what a great place to be arnchored,the sights are just breath taking. We arrived here yesturday afternoon and after a friendly chat to the locals we sayed goodbye and they left allowing us to take in the peaceful tranquility of the islands. We watched the amazing wild life taking picture of the turns diving in to the water and swooping back out with fish in there beaks and also the rather nosey and interested seals. After enjoying dinner i washed the dishes and went out on deck to join the other who where all on there mobile’s talking a rather funny sight. With the kettle on the boil again we sat out on deck unable to tare our selfs away from the beautiful sights. After a game of tension we all went to bed. We awoke to the sunshine again this morning, i am now looking forward to another days sailin in the sun. Jodie x

Farne Islands are awesome. Lots of birds and seals. Seals been my favourite! There are such sticky becks, popping their heads up and checking out whats happening on the boat then swimming off again. It was a lovely evening and everyone was on deck checking out all the wild life and enjoying the evening. At one stage everyone on the boat was chatting on their mobiles to their loved ones at home explainig how great this place is. The sun is out shining again today and there is baby seals parking off around the place which is cool. On that note I’m of to chill on the deck. Lauren [15/06/09 09:00]