Wednesday 12 June 2019

We were on a tight time schedule to get all the outstanding tasks done before we would have to leave. Most marinas expect you to be gone by midday.

We were still in need of more exercise though, so the alarm went off early enough for us to go for a run along the coastal path.

Along the way we passed a statue of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, of the USA navy, a highly decorated man, who, amongst other many achievements was in charge of the Mediterranean fleet in the 1800’s and had been given freedom of the city of Cuidadella.

We managed to fit in a visit to the fish market, bakery and the chandlery, to buy camping gas. All cleaned up, and much happier we are better supplied, full of fuel and water, we slipped lines a little after 11.00. We were relieved to not entangle ourselves round the lazy lines, as one of the other boats had done a few minutes earlier.

The north west corner of Menorca was just as choppy as when we came this way last week, but this time we had wind, so we could cut through the 1.5 metre plus waves much more easily.

Our destination today was Cala de Algerens, on the north coast, where we have been before and wanted to return. There were only two other yachts at anchor, off the golden sandy beach, when we arrived mid afternoon.

After two days of busy activity we happy to relax for the rest of the afternoon, in this tranquil bay.

Our evening entertainment was the arrival of a rather large motor cruiser, which we had seen moored outside a Cala on the south coast two days ago, and which Steve had described as looking like a frigate. They took quite a while choosing their spot just outside us and we have enjoyed watching the activity of the crew, in their white uniforms, cleaning and launching a tender with a crane, for the guests to go ashore. We’re waiting for James Bond to appear at any moment. Still, with the huge differences we have in our situation, we have enjoyed the same amazing pink sky as the sun set.

Distance covered today	12	nautical miles
Trip distance covered	857	nautical miles
Distance covered 2019	857	nautical miles
Tricia (and Steve)