Being kind to fellow sailors

Driving down to Greece this spring with a car full of bits for Skylax was a bit of a shock to the system.

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It was the first time we had done this for a number of years, and the long days behind the wheel were a bit jarring after our normal pootling around southern England. We were soon reminded that it requires a reasonably robust driving style to hold your own on continental motorways. On the back of a lorry, I spotted a sticker: 'Be Kind' it began. I missed the small print as we were already a bit close for comfort, but the image stuck.

Our stopovers varied hugely, and ranged from a basic motel to a beautiful chateau. The only thing that was consistent was the warm welcome we received everywhere, and the desire to share with us the wonderful food of their region. We ate like kings; these people had clearly got the memo!