Leixoes
Off again
Mark+Barbara
Tue 30 Oct 2007 08:16
41:11.127N 8:42.295W
Arrived Leixoes Portugal 26th Oct approximately 15.05hrs after chart plotter
died on our entry into port! Not sure at present time reasons for this will need
to contact Raymarine.Marina officials very helpful and usual registration
procedure not too arduous.All a bit tired dinner on Rafiki after a
trip to the so called 'local'
supermarket.
Sat 27th tried getting a bus into Porto but
as this proved too difficult got a taxi.Portuguese language is very different
from Spanish and at times sounds very Russian like.
Porto very picturesque and well worth a visit
especially the Port wine houses to sample their wares. Visited Offleys and
Calem warehouses and left feeling quite elated.Had a beer on the waterfront
which is a must.Then ambled into town to use our friend the internet cafe to
contact the girls at home.Very humerous trying to find somewhere to have
dinner.Took a street off the main drag and were attracted by an illuminated
frontage.Decided to have a look where we were practically dragged into this
resturant by the proprieter not dissimilar to Faulty Towers.Half the menu was
not available and the menu was a clip board.We were however nicely
surprised by the flavour of the foods.The chap in question claimed he could
converse in Spanish but it turned out that he only spoke the odd word or two of
a mixture of French and Spanish.Taxi back to marina approx cost 12
euros.
Sun 28th getting ship shape again and spent day on
boat.Strolled into nearby town for a beer in one of the local taverns.Mark not
happy to continue trip until consulted with Raymarine.
Mon 29th awaiting news from Raymarine! Mamoth
stroll into la Palmeria to stock up with provisions.Samatha in sick bay as
strained ligament in foot so rested on boat.Decided to move on tomorrow and plot
all on nav chart,good exercise.Nothing from Raymarine as yet!
Tues 30th Cold F 3-4
start.
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