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.