Things you don't see every day

Looked out the window this afternoon to see that the Matthew is moored next to my workplace. It's the first time I've actually seen it, because the place it's usually moored when it's at home is right across the city. According to the website, it's booked for a harbour cruise tomorrow night.

Another one for the "better than I expected" file

Just watched Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.

Normally I have a low to zero tolerance for all things nautical[1], but one of the Patrick O'Brien books was "Book at Bedtime" on radio 4 a while ago, and it was surprisingly quite good, so I put the film on my list.

Despite the fact that approximately 97% of the film takes place on the ship, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Russell Crowe wearing Nice Boots and frilly shirts didn't hurt. *cough*

[1] pirates excepted

Once again, I'm sure there was something else, but can't remember.