30th October 2015 On approach to the harbour of Puerto del Rosario it looked as if there was not much there but industry, apartments and offices and indeed it is not a tourist town at all, but it is the island capital and the pilot book said “The beach protection mole remains well sheltered by …
Month: February 2018
Beards to Burgers 14th October The contrast between Punta Barba anchorage and Arrecife Marina could hardly be greater or more delightful. The former is all natural, the latter a mass of concrete construction. I think the developers may have gone over the top as the upper floors of this vast retail and restaurant area are …
Cadiz to Punta Barba to Burgher King 35:08.77N 09:42.19W Farewell European Mainland we’re back at Sea On the 20th October 1805 the French and Spanish fleets left Cadiz Bay as part of their plan to invade England. HMS Sirius and HMS Pickle were spying on them and relayed the message to Nelson who was waiting …
Waxy winemakers and Wi-Fi Solutions Rota Marina after Chipiona Departure 36:36.78N 6:20.76W On our last evening in Chipiona we took a gentle stroll as the sun set, taking the intense heat with it leaving mellow warmth and light. We were fascinated by the ingenious pre-roman fish corrals. They are stone walls, about a metre high …
Seville in Andalucia Early in the morning of our departure to Seville I was listening to the fishermen chatting as they prepared for their day at sea. Cicadas and distant barking dogs added to the orchestra of life as well as the ever present clicking fish. Our coach sped along past miles of cottonfields with …
Anniversary in Ayamonte and Classy Plaza People 37:12.7N 07:24.4W Friday 18th September was six years to the day since we were married in Oakham on a fabulous sunny day. The weather today is the same and with little wind we are having to motor. The pilot book says Ayamonte has Greek origins although we did …
16 Sep 2015 37:57.1N 008:52.2 W Sines Anchorage Last year, on the Portugal Rally, when we arrived here we had to spend the evening washing out the accessible parts of the bilge after the black water tank had leaked into it, so we missed out on the memorable meal our friends told us about the …
Curlews call in Seixal 08 Sep 2015 38:38.9N 09:06 W This peaceful backwater had been recommended to us as it was a short 20 minute ferry ride from the centre of Lisbon’s shoreline and we could either anchor free of charge or use a mooring for 8.30 Euros per night. As we approached the narrow …
26 Aug 2015 Figuera da Foz – where pigs might fly 40:08.68N 08:52.48W It was good to be back at sea and enjoying little flocks of Cory’s shearwater and tiny petrels. I remembered from last year the 63 mile long beach of golden sand backing onto high dunes and then onto one of the most …