Rio Guadiana

Malua
Harry Watson Smith
Sat 22 Sep 2012 07:36
Malua is at 37:27.97N 07:28.09W on Alcontina on 22/9/2012
We have Spain on the East and Portugal on the West as we motored up the river between the two countries. It was very much like the rivers of France so I was always watching the depth gauge as we proceeded up river. To my surprise there are about 40 yachts anchored in the river and quite a community as we found out passing a large wooden trading yacht. There was a party in progress piano, drums, and numerous guitars. We anchored collected a few things for a bbq. By nightfall the beat was intense and the decks where full of sailors - some of them had sailed all over the world. A very interesting evening.
Pete and I jumped into the rib to head home and the big motor would again not start. Luckily the strong current and tide was flowing down stream on route for Malua.
Another magical moment on Malua.