On October 18, an officious customs officer comes on board Dulcibella at Bensersiel: … the customhouse officer (fancy such a thing in this absurd mud-hole!), marched down into the cabin, which was in a fearful mess and wringing wet, and producing ink, pen, and a huge printed form, wanted to know our cargo, our crew,Continue reading “‘What spirits?.. What salt?.. What coffee?’”
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The 17th Adventure Club Podcast: Langeoog, Lili Marlene & whisky
Holidays are now over, and we resume podcasting with a slightly longer than usual show covering two days in the book instead of one. On October 17 and October 18, our heroes Carruthers & Davies find themselves in the Otsumer Ee between the islands of Spiekeroog & Langeroog, until bad weather forces them to headContinue reading “The 17th Adventure Club Podcast: Langeoog, Lili Marlene & whisky”
The Curiously Specific Book Club 