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We left the marina at Almerimar about 3pm to anchor outside (and not incur a second nights charge). The plan was to have supper and set off for Benalmadena overnight, about 85 miles. Didnt really fancy much to eat as we'd had a largish lunch (black pudding sausage n chips for me) so a quick sarnie, up anchor and away around 20.30. Motored through the night with a few fishermen, a couple of other yachts, two cruise ships (Wind Surf & Independence of the Seas) going to Malaga and some dolphin for company. Arrived in Benalmadena at 11.15, phoned Andy from UK Sails, sail picked up by 11.30 and then we checked in.

I knew that Sonja and Nicho, cruising friends we had met in Licata, were also in the marina so found them and invited them over for a beer later. I have a cousin living locally who was going to visit later too. The day was skanking hot; Tom went to the beach for a bit, I kipped. Sail returned at 17.30, repair finished and generally checked over for a reasonable €90.

Showered and shaved, we met Sonja and Nicho on the way back to the boat. Beer and wine opened, pippas and niblets in bowls, talk and gossip commences. My cousin arrived after about 45 mins so more chat, wine and gossip. Sonja and Nicho went off to meet an aunt and uncle recently arrived in town, the three remainers put the world to rights as can only be done after a glass or two (see what I did there :) ). Eventually Carol had to leave us as the following day was still a working day for some. Threw together a swift chickpea curry and so to bed.