Arnold and Ella in Suriname
On 23 December the day had finally come: we could pick the kids up from the airport. We were there in plenty of time and wandered around the arrivals hall, where deafeningly loud music was playing by way of welcome, …
Cruising
No spang - No rush
The first Surinamese words we learn, haha. André and Eeuwe are off on a 3-day ‘school trip’. One day into the jungle, back to basics, and one day with a bit more luxury. Under the personal guidance of Rudi …
You've reached your destination
“So how does it feel?” I ask André, 140 miles out from our Suriname waypoint. “Mixed,” he replies. “On the one hand it’s a shame we’re nearly there, on the other hand I’m looking forward to roti and a …
Las Palmas - Mindelo, Cape Verde
Contrary to what we said in earlier posts, we can’t stay on the hard at the yard over Saturday after all; a few more boats are coming in for repairs. The guys there had always been very friendly, but the boss …
Back in the water after a hard day's work
We’ve been busy all day. Well, since she’s out on the hard anyway, we might as well….. Kees sealed the bow thruster, installed a non-return valve and did all sorts of odd jobs here and there. André …
Boat ashore
The boat is on the hard in Las Palmas! First they clean the hull with the high pressure, so time for some hydration of ourselves:
Lanzarote - ?
Up early, as there are still a few things to sort out before we start the crossing to Cape Verde. With the wind forecast as it is, it could well take us seven days. A quick catch-up with the kids first. While I have Ella …
Las Palmas here we come
03:00 we arrived in very full las Palmas. The trip was easy cruising and we had two fishing lines out. Dolphins had a look during a short visit, but no sushi yet. Look at this movie! IMG_6082 Some pictures:
Madeira - Lanzarote
After dropping Els off at the airport at the crack of dawn, it’s back to the boat, where the gentlemen are still blissfully asleep. In the evening Paz and Carlos come aboard for sushi, which I make with some …
Goodbye Madeira
A quick note, we’re off to Lanzarote this morning. Madeira was as nice as ever, and it was fun to show Andre the beautiful island. You can now track our satellite location, see Tracking. Unlike AIS tracking on …
A short stint as a guest, Lisbon > Madeira
IMG_0152 A week off! Our sailing friends Kees and Marion are setting off on a round-the-world voyage. I would so love to do another Atlantic crossing, but work is far too busy for me to sail with them from Cape Verde to …
Madeira my dear
Arrived at Marina Quinta do lorde at noon. The bowthruster stopped working, so with some gusts of wind we had to be quick tying up the pontoon. Marion went to pick up the rental car at the airport with Els and in the …