Friday 5th of September 2025. Lagos.

Polish ship Frederyk Chopin anchored off Lagos.
This wins my competition for the biggest storks nest. It must be 5 ft across.

He's back.  I'm not sure if he's  the elephant man or a WW1 victim but he's the best of company.



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  1. JulianSeptember 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM

    You needed some new scenery? How are you doing?

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    1. BrendanSeptember 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM

      Good thanks Jules. I had meant to stay in Culatra until my trip to the UK in October but it became too boring, sat on the anchor with nothing to look at but sand, nowhere to walk, nothing happening, I've decided to bring my trip down to the Canaries forward. Heading off tomorrow.

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  2. MarySeptember 7, 2025 at 4:02 AM

    That´s exciting news, Brendan. Will you be stopping off at Madeira on your way down?

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  3. CarmelSeptember 7, 2025 at 4:47 AM

    Hope you don't see too much of the elephant man on the way😜I'm buying you a soft wool cap for Xmas.

    Looking forward to hearing your news from the Madeira.

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