2nd/3rd Aug - To Cartagena & in town
Sealion
Richard Martin
Sun 3 Aug 2008 13:12
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Having had a disturbed night at anchorage at
Ensuenda we were up early and whilst the wind had abated a little I decided to
way anchor and head for the sheltered port of Cartagena quickly.
The wind soon picked up again right on the noise
and the sky was full of dark clouds - the first we have seen for weeks, So
I decide to blast as quickly as we could by engine through the sea. Again our
Swedish friends followed us out with clearly had the same idea.
By 1.00 pm we were tied up and although the clouds
had gone the wind was continuing to rise.
Here at Cartagena we are tied up to the town wall -
happily this is not really a tourist town and it is quite quiet. We plan to stay
a few days to restock with provisions and see some of the historic Roman sites
etc. The Marina club has a pool which is very refreshing given that the
temperature is now in the upper 30's. Plus there is still a strongish NE wind we
would have to punch into at the present.
Picture of us and Swedish boat, in front, on
harbour wall and some Roman remains.
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