Day 2564 (Saturday) 15th June 2024
Both of these photos were taken in Villefranche-sur-Mer
We had a bit of a disappointing evening yesterday; it was pretty cold so we postponed our beach picnic with our French friends to another day, so we went to Le Phare instead. There were a few people around but they were moving on to another bar so we ended up coming home early. We could hear some duff duff music and realised it was coming from the Citadel where La Crème festival is being held. Huw was up till 2am (I slept through it, as usual) and he wasn’t impressed, it’s on tonight and again tomorrow. On joy!
LA PROGRAMMATION 2024
We did our weekend chores and then I sunbathed for a few hours. It’s lovely during the day but when we lose the sun the temperature drops quite dramatically. It should be full summer by now and we’re still wearing winter woollies in the evenings.
This beautiful yacht was in the bay today.
Black Swan Yacht Charter
The 40.2m/131'11" classic yacht 'Black Swan' by the British shipyard Camper & Nicholsons offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins and features interior styling by Ugo Faggioni (Refit).
The eternally elegant Black Swan will take your breath away as she unfurls her sails and sets a course to her next destination. Offering a wealth of luxurious spacious living areas befitting her pedigree build, a yacht charter aboard this classic vessel has all the ingredients to be truly magical.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 1899, Black Swan offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 6 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort and Entertainment
Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you including Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Performance and Range
Black Swan is built with a teak/oak frames hull and wood superstructure. Black Swan comfortably cruises at 6 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 10 knots with a range of up to 700 nautical miles from her 5,500 litre fuel tanks at 9 knots.
Toys
Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard Black Swan. Principle among these are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Black Swan also features paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Black Swan has a tender to transfer you from ship to shore.
Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Black Swan is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Black Swan Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean.
With its luxurious interiors, vast array of onboard facilities and a highly-trained and professional crew, a luxury yacht vacation onboard classic yacht Black Swan promises to be nothing short of spectacular.
Amenities and Entertainment
For your relaxation and entertainment Black Swan has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.
Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Black Swan is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:
2 x Paddleboards
Wake Board
Snorkelling Equipment
For a full list of all available amenities and entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.
Black Swan Charter Rates and Destinations
Summer Season
May - September
Low Season
€50,000p/week + expenses
Approx $53,500
High Season
€60,000p/week + expenses
Approx $64,000
Cruising Regions
Mediterranean France, Italy, Monaco
Hot spots, Calvi, Corsica, French Riviera, Ibiza, the Balearics
French Expression of the Day: Ce n'est pas la mer à boire
Photo: Annie Spratt/Unsplash/Nicolas Raymond
This French expression comes in handy when delegating tasks.
Why do I need to know Ce n’est pas la mer à boire?
Because if someone is dragging their feet with something you know will only take a few minutes, you could whip out this French expression.
What does it mean?
Ce n’est pas la mer à boire - roughly pronounced suh nay pah la mare ah bwar - translates as ‘it is not the sea to drink’.
It basically means ‘it’s not impossible’. A parent might say this (in a frustrated tone) to their child if they're dragging their feet over a simple task.
The expression dates back to the 17th century and it comes from the French writer Jean de La Fontaine. The poet used the metaphor of someone having to drink all of the water in the sea to illustrate the difficulty of a task.
For a long time, people used the phrase in the affirmative c’est la mer à boire, when discussing insurmountable challenges.
More recently, it is mostly used in the negative sense, usually in response to someone complaining about a simple job or task.
Use it like this
Cela ne te prendra pas une éternité. Il suffit de commencer maintenant. Ce n'est pas la mer à boire. - It won't take you forever. Just start now. I’m not asking the impossible.
Tu te plains de faire la vaisselle ? Ce n'est pas la mer à boire ! - You're complaining about washing the dishes? It's not that much to ask.
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