The contrast could not be more complete. . . . .
. . . . .with the vivacious high jinks of La Rochelle.
A palpable peace surrounds the sandy harbour of St Denis.
Where beach cats doze in the dunes.
This morning, Stargazer sailed from La Rochelle. As soon as the lock gate opened, to admit the rising tide.
Greeted by eight knots true. Fourteen knots apparent, as she beat along the beaches of the Ile de Re.
Tacking out across the bay. Where an ageing naval supply ship lies at anchor.
And merchantmen manoeuvre in and out of the docks, at Le Palais.
To make her landfall on the shores of the Ile d'Oleron.
With enough rise of tide left, to slip over the cill, into the harbour at St Denis. Beneath the watchful eye of a cormorant.
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