The men had decided, since we bears and Alan had not seen more of the Island than the Old Harbour they would spend one more day here! We were all up early and the men showered on deck (Brec) or strip washed with a flannel below.
We had breakfast and the humans chatted amiably, you have to understand that Brec can talk the hind legs off a donkey and he uses 1000 words where our BBF uses 10! But between them they sit and chat and try and set the world to rights. There is also much laughter and leg pulling in their banter and camaraderie, which is why they get on so well..
After breakfast there was boat work to do. Alan made lunch after which we all went ashore. The two men hired bicycles and after testing them and adjusting the saddles we set off. Us bears were given seats in the basket on Alan’s bike and so we had a great view.
It had been decided that we would all go first to the North Light which sits on the end of the peninsula. Our BBF complained that his bike was a wreck compared to his own, but he persevered! The brakes squeeked as if you had stuck a pin in a pig!
It was a nice ride but with hilly parts which made the humans work. There were nice views along the way. As we were coasting down a hill Alan saw a sign to a Labyrinth and squealed to a stop. Brec misunderstood and sailed on bye.
Supposedly it was a Sacred Labyrinth and one was meant to walk it with the right thoughts t sooth your soul.We bears walked a bit of it, took photos and then cycled on. Now we shot past Brec who was sitting in the shade texting!
The end of the road was not far now. Here we found a mobile kiosk where Alan bought us all drinks. When Brec arrived we had a bit of a discussion as to whether we would walk to the Lighthouse! There was no road only a stony beach. Alan thought not as it was now four- o-clock and Alan judged it would use up at least an hour there and back. So after taking some photos we cycled into town and went to Ballards for a drink.
Outside Ballards there was an ambulance and the paramedics were assisting an elderly gentleman who had tripped and fallen on the jetty! Our two humans went inside to look for a suitable bar! In fact there were many. A huge one occupied the centre of a large hall and in addition to the seats at the bar there were tables all around it. In one corner was a cocktail bar! Outside there were three more beach bars! At one there was a a music stand which was occupied by two guitarists!
Brec ordered Alan an Aperol Spritz and he had a lemon and lime. They took a look at the dock from where Brec started and ended his circumnavigation and the returned to the Great Salt Pond. In the little shop there they bought ice and some cheese.
Back on the boat Alan cooked the evening meal and then they chatted amiably before bed!
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