Monthly Archives: October 2009

I finally got away from Playa Blanca on wednesday 21st.  I had gone into the Marina with Paul to give him a hand putting on diesel and water.  Paul sailed off to the west.  He was headed for Gran Canaria and I … Continue reading →

Hi all,  still in Lanzarote, just.  I keep finding reasons not to cross the strait to Fuerteventura.  On Saturday, I went to climb the mountains behind the anchorage at Papagayo beaches.  The views were fantastic, and I took lots of … Continue reading →

I had intended to leave shortly after posting the last blog entry.  I spent far too long on the internet, as the computer insisted on performing a virus scan, and then the connections seemed incredibly slow.  Returning to the boat, … Continue reading →

Didn’t get around to going yesterday, but I did take the boat around and anchored north of the harbour to get the gas bottles filled, at about 20% of the cost of exchanges in the UK.  Mike’s sewing machine would … Continue reading →

It is getting near the end of my time in Arrecife.  I could stay as long as I want, the anchorage is secure in all winds, but there are more picturesque places not far from herre, and I think that … Continue reading →

I found a big supermarket on Saturday afternoon, but most shops had closed for the weekend.  The normal hours seems to be 8 till 2, then 5 till 9, though there are a few variations.  I don’t think anything except … Continue reading →

On the way home after posting the last entry, I was hailed by the neighbouring boat and invited aboard for a drink.  Joseph and Eva are an Austrian couple on a lovely 42′ Oceanis.  These new boats are quite luxurious, … Continue reading →