Approaching Isla de Graciosa in the Canary Islands.
The marina was still under construction so berthing was free!
A lot of cruisers had heard about the free berthing, so the marina was surprisingly full.
But the island itself didn’t seem to have much going for it.
Poco Andante decorated with lights for Christmas in Las Palmas.
And we bought a small Christmas tree for down below.
Keith carving the leg of ham…
… and what a leg it was!
Isla la Gomera has a very interesting history…
… and some beautiful old buildings.
Isla la Gomera.
It is also the starting point of the mad people who row across the Atlantic!
Second time lucky! Ready to sail from La Gomera across the Atlantic – 13th January, 2004…
Typical trade wind clouds…
… and our typical sail plan – genoa and poled-out gennaker.
Keith baked a cake in honour of Emily’s birthday – 20th January.
Chafe and breakage requires constant vigilance.
Our first flying fish found on deck in the morning…
… fresh enough to cook for breakfast!
Warm enough to have a shower in the cockpit!
… and warm enough to show off Keith’s cake – with minimum clothes on!
Squalls brewing in the dawn…
… and they arrive!
