Bob's gap years

Vessel Name: Ben More
15 August 2022 | L’Aber Wrach
02 August 2022 | Port Launay
15 July 2022 | Port Launay
01 July 2022 | Camaret
15 June 2022 | Duarnanez
11 June 2021 | Topsham
18 May 2021 | Still Horta
13 May 2021 | Horta
07 May 2021 | Peter’s Bar
29 April 2021 | PICO
23 April 2021 | HORTA
07 April 2021 | Quinta do Loorde
30 March 2021 | Las Palmas
23 March 2021 | Arguineguin
16 March 2021 | Bar Ambigue (again)
10 March 2021 | Marina Gomera
02 March 2021 | Bar Ambigue
24 February 2021 | Cave Cuba
16 February 2021 | SUNNY COCKPIT
10 February 2021 | CAFE CUBA
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Robert Coates | Nice
08/03/2021


A fair balance this week between formalities and enjoyment. Have heard back from Portugese immigration but difficult to establish next step! Have decided to leave the Canaries before the end of March which now means becoming au fait with yacht entry procedures in Madeira / Azores the details of which are amended regularly, are quite complex and very different for both islands (‘Q’ flag required in Azores. When did Any sailor last need one of these. Seems odd when they will swab crews anyway)

Had a great day with the Red Cross. Three of us drove to Vallehermoso, a road with stunning scenery to meet a lorry delivering three pallets of food for the needy. The goods had to be sorted into boxes tailor made for every individual family. Families came to the school to collect and help with some of the work. There was much appreciation. Wouldn’t have minded a box or two for myself. Then a relaxed lunch (small) and back. A good day. Yesterday I was asked to act as chauffeur to deliver a group somewhere. No one threatened to get out of the bus and walk so I must be getting used to driving big vehicles on the wrong side of the road.

Also helped an NGO with a plastics beach and storm drain clean. The results were horrifyingly impressive and the council have already reacted (in a rather small way) following strong entreaties from the NGO bossman. Probably to keep him quiet for a while. Afterwards all went for a beer. There were Spanish, Italian and French
Involved. All these lovely European friends then had a ‘let’s laugh at the English’ session. I’m so happy they all found it so funny. It was good natured and fun.

Have had a couple of good walks and an open sea swim. Had some chorros after one walk. They are very popular but make fatty chips look like the ultimate health food. Maria I was given a fresh caught bonito. (not a whole one) tried some raw. Surprised how good that was, and cooked the rest.

I have an appointment in the Residencia office in an hour so have to be a bit brief today (do I hear a great sigh of relief?)
Great news is that the wind generator has arrived and hope to have installed by the end of the week.

Today’s picture is called travel quiz. No doubt some people will have seen this place. Where is it? I will buy a small beer for the first correct answer given. I’m so bighearted.
Have a good week.
Rob
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