gib

Off again
Mark+Barbara
Thu 29 Nov 2007 22:46
36:08.901N 5:21.311W
Arose to another pleasant day sun shining. Only another 40 nm to go to Gib.Lots of fishermen who have no idea of rules of the road etc.Were watchful of Tunny nets which were possibly being laid just out of the port.Calm seas unable to sail so motored most of the way.Arrived Gib only to find that Sheppard Marina no longer existed! One of the oldest and largest of the marinas!Making way for redevelopment.Had our first experience of Med Berthing.Mark handled boat very well I must say!Went out for a well earned drink after cleaning up.Gib is not as cheap as possibly you might imagine.Prices the same as Uk in fact in some instances much more expensive So much for a duty free island! Customs actually asked us if we had a wines on board! First impressions of Island are very grubby,smelly streets smelling of fish fat,looks better at night with all the lights, illuminated like a Christmas Tree.
Will contact family in the morning as a surprise visit as they are not aware of our arrival.