Horta
Moorglade's Voyage
Ted Wilson
Sun 7 Jul 2013 15:52
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Our Position is 38:31.947N 28:37.505W
7th July
There have been one or two whingeing emails
complaining about the lack of blogs over the last few days. Well I'm very sorry
but there are things to do here in Horta. We have done one or two jobs on the
boat but, there is such a lot of socialising expected of one, that progress has
been slow and blogging has been regrettably neglected.
We arrived in Horta just after midday on the 4th
after motoring in calm conditions since 21:00 the previous evening.
Calling on the VHF received no reply so we found a space alongside to
check in. Actually this proved very easy, Portugal now has a computer system
which dispensed with the endless form filling. We proceeded to our assigned
berth after filling up with diesel. 172 litres consumed since
Marion.
Horta is a special place in many respects. It is a
very pleasant city with a splendid harbour, and importantly all the yachts
arriving here have made a significant ocean passage. No costal cruisers or
charter boats. We have met people we knew and made new friends. There are boats
from all over the world all with unique cruising plans, some outbound with
new dreams and some, like us, home bound after terrific trips, but
all with so much in common. It is not hard to pass the time swapping stories
over a few beers. We have enjoyed drinks aboard Saltwistle with Tony and
Rebecca, Bob and Skip on Apogee and said hello to the Vivaldi crew and spent
time yarning with Patrick in the bar. In fact we have been so busy we have not
had time to paint Moorglade's name on the harbour wall.
This afternoon we are getting down to it, ready for
Richard's arrival later.
 Leaving
Flores
Sunset over Flores
 Faial comes into
view
Moored up in Horta
 Looking over the Horta harbour wall to
Pico
John Bob and Skip
 Socialising can be very tiring
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