Most of these harbours are in Southern Africa. The book opens in Table Bay and there are tales of Simonâs Bay, Mossel Bay, Port Elizabeth, Port Alfred, East London, Port St. Johnâs and Durban. East African harbours form part of this rich narrative and there are meetings with magicians in North Africa. Two of the most vivid chapters in the book deal with Gibraltar and Marseilles. Lawrence Green has a way of passing on to his readers his own enjoyment of lifeâs pleasures and surprises. You will remember these adventures, including the wine and food.