"They look as if they are having a paddle at the seaside," rejoined Jerra-Mary.

"Probably just fishing for something," said Keswick knowingly. "I heard someone talking about cockles."

"Funny things people get up to," added Little Bear.

Their adventures were now in full swing. Sailing and sightseeing and the odd real adventure was a regular occurrence. Like going around Cape Finisterre. "The weather should be getting really warm soon," said Keswick. "We are now going south, just like the swallows in winter time." No sooner had he said this than the three found themselves in a nice sandy cove on a deserted island.

"Well, let's take these woolly clothes off," said Keswick. "Look, there are even palm trees everywhere that look just like giant pineapples."

We are getting into hotter parts, the three agreed.