Salsa

Our unexpected little visit to Almeria in Spain was throroughly
enjoyed. We saw some salsa dancing and wow, what a way to express
yourself.My wife is a very good dancer,some people just have a natural
rhythm,and I am sure she would have enjoyed it very much,maybe next time
love.I don't know the meaning of the word salsa,but I would give it the
dance of life.

The wind has died down substantially from yesterday and we are making
our way up east coast of Spain.Our weather predictions shows very strong
winds down south at the coast of Africa,so we are planning to stick to
middle grounds.We will soon tack again and keep on zig zagging towards
Greece.Slight headwinds predicted for the next few days where we are,but
then it should start curving in from the north backing to west.This will
give us an excellent run towards our destination.And so it goes with
sailing,and more so with deliveries.When things are good,they change,and
when things are bad,they change.Just keeping at it,pacing yourself and
not getting frustrated when your expected time of arrival is delayed.

Just looked through the binoculars at a small "village" against the
steep mountainsides with limestone formations running into the
sea.Beautiful Spanish villas,most painted white,a small marina and a few
condomeniums.I also feel a sense of what it is like to stay in such a
place,so secluded from the city buzz.I guess with tv etc no matter where
you stay,if you don't make the most of staying in a place like this,you
,ay then just as well stay in a room anywhere in the world if you spend
most of your time glued to the tellie.

We all had a good rest last night,and it was my turn to cook supper
today,country vegetable stew withfresh carrots,potatoes,marrows,cabbage,
onion,garlic,tomato and a few herbs and spices served on a bed of
rice.We all ate to our hearts content,I'm finished with the dishes and
tomorrow it will be Felix's turn to cook his first meal on the
boat.Pieter had a real knack for making delicious food,and I have got an
idea that we will enjoy Felix's cooking also very much.

Our position currently is 36*43'N/02*06'W.Soon we will be in the
crossing back into the eastern hemisphere and perhaps we can have a
little initiation for Felix.He didn't cross the equator with us,but
surely this is also some milestone.Mmmmmmmmmmmm,we will see what we get
for supper tomorrow night and then see how and if he will be initiated.

Take care

Paul