Nice is nice! Getting closer to final destination

Nice 25.6.

2015

We are approaching the final destination of this 2 months long transportation of Hoppet to the start of the Meeting the Odyssey project in the Mediterranean. I am so happy to have participated in this, for me, “off”-sailing. Last year we did a fantastic tour, but I was always working and not really being able to relax. This time I truly enjoy each second of the trip.

We are in Nice, since two days. Nice is nice, or how to put it. But also full of luxury yachts, very rich people, posh places. Hoppet really is different from all the other boats in the harbor. On June 23^rd we celebrated the Estonian Midsummer Eve with a parade, a fire=barbecue and a lot of beer and wine. We had planned to do it on one of the beaches, but the wind was too hard and we decided to stay by Hoppet. All went well until a policeman or port guard came to check. He quickly realized we were quite peaceful and even had the fire extinction equipment at hand. And he could not resist the open smile of Udu and so he let us be.

The sail from Barcelona to Nice was just beyond description. The first day we sailed with full sails, even if the wind was a bit weak. The next day by engine cause of so little wind. In the evening the wind speed increased but it was too late to put up the sails. Anyway I will never forget that sunrise and the dolphins playing with Hoppet for an hour! It was magic and perfect and I wanted it to last.

Tomorrow we will arrive in Camogli. At 4 pm, upon wishes from the local hosts. For me it will be a great moment. Finally the Odyssey can start!

Matilda von Weissenberg