In the morning I drove First-Mate to the airport, all the time feeling a knot in my throat at the thought that this wonderful vacation is over. Then I went to position the trailer for easy towing next morning and I set about preparin
g Mekićevica to be taken out of the water. It was as hot as when I first arrived, and I re-entered the usual routine of finishing the day with a swim, a beer from the marina shop, and dinner.