Lannion Market

Thursday 1st October

Yet another clear sky sunny day - cooler.

 A relatively early start - we drove into Lannion (15 minutes) parked by the river and strolled around this huge sprawling market.

Jackie bought some earrings.

There were lots of people buying to say that all the tourists  have gone now.

A stall of local oysters.

We tried -
Fish and chips - lovely.
A savoury pancake with a cheese and onion filling - nice.

We bought -
A very expensive Butternut Squash 7.50 Euros !! - for soup when it turns colder.
A kilo of local Mussels - live.
A huge crab - live !!

Back on board Jackie chilled out in the cockpit - I fitted hinges to a cupboard door ready for hanging - I need to sort out a good catch to hold it closed - it is a drop down door I made in Derby.

I dug out Blazers Crab / Lobster big boiling pan - (two gallons) and boiled the crab for 20 minutes.
I let it cool in fresh cold water / changed twice - ready for an early dinner.
Jackie dose not like dressing her crab so I did all the preparation - a great - meaty crab.
We have all the sea food tools on board as you can imagine.
A glass of cool Sauvignon Blanc - French bread and butter .
I was in heaven and Jackie said it was the most enjoyable crab she had ever had.

The Internet was fairly fast but not enough for TV - so an early night to catch up after our party the night before.
 Mike and Jackie.