John and Kim arrive 28:07.59N 15:25.59W
Chantelle
Fri 16 Nov 2007 21:20
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John and Kim have arrived Las Palmas. Good news,
boat still here and in tact and all luggage arrived with us. We were
considerably over weight but thankfully at no extra cost! Well done
BA!
Las Palmas is not the prettiest of cities, the
marina is very close to their "M25". The facilities are a mystery - Brighton
suddenly seems like the Ritz!
There is much work to be done, but hopefully as of
next week we will have all the crew - that is Erik, Jackie and our newcomer
Regina with us who will help.
Unfortunately, Trish who was due to sail with us,
has suffered a broken arm and therefore out of action. We wish her
well!
We are looking forward to meeting Regina, who has
stepped in at the last minute and will be joining us this Sunday.
The weather had been unseasonably hot here (as with
everywhere else) but today cooling down. We awarded ourselves a day off today
and took a tour round the island. Well worth doing as will leave Gran Canaria
with a much more favourable impression. Pretty towns in the mountains and
spectacular views across to Tenerrife! For those of you who know John's "classic" sailing
wardrobe - the yellow "dip me in honey T shirt" has yet again been ressurected.
Great ice breaker and eye brow raiser!
Meeting new people all the time and finding
out who will be continuing on world arc. Plenty of lectures to attend -
really looking forward to the one on Whales.
Time for a glass of wine now so signing
off.
Best wishes to all.
John and Kim
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