A glorious sunset over Falmouth and final preparations for our crossing to L’aber W’rach

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Final preparations in Falmouth. Spent the day checking that we have everything we need for our crossing over to France during this week. Looking good for Wednesday but we are checking the weather each day . Ended up anchored in St Mawes watching another great sunset. 

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