Pretty Pictures.
Saturday in Spain
Apparently the tumultuous global economy hasn't affected the pleasure boat industry here in Spain - as I was making my approach to the pilot station there were so many boats I couldn't count them all! Thank goodness our whistle is operational! Honk! Honk! Move over! Honk! Honk! Coming through!
I'm not sure what is worse....a fishing boat or a pleasure boat....either way, when they cross in front of a loaded tanker I think it's safe to consider them a speed bump.
I think given my aversion to small boats I should get on a pre-positioned vessel. That way, if a small boat is headed your way you know they're going to hit you....because you're ANCHORED!
Outbound Cartagena
It's sunnier! I think you can see how craggy it is a little easier.... I think it's my lot in life to be harassed by persistent fishing boats.
Cartagena, Spain
I was anchored off the coast of Cartagena for about a day before heading into port. The coastline was much more rugged than I expected....lots of rock outcroppings and craggy slopes.
Rugged coastline + Misty morning = Oddly beautiful
Back up and running
These are the photos I wanted to post the other day.... I'm standing 6 and 6 watches....which means I work 6 hours and then have 6 hours off....it turns me into a walking zombie.....so the blog will be a little light for awhile. I literally work, eat and sleep....
The past few days...
I've been pretty lucky the last few days - I've been in an absolutely beautiful port - basking in perfect summer weather. After a two day port stay in was back through the Strait of Gibraltar....
We got nailed with very thick fog last night on my watch - I'd definitely describe it as 'pea soup thick'.
I'm now in the Med anchored in another absolutely beautiful port.
(just fyi...I'm having trouble loading photos onto the site...I'll keep you posted - hopefully we won't be out of comission...you never know about those guys in IT though...)