Gozo
Vasco da Gama
Ian Strathcarron
Sat 28 Mar 2009 15:47
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Yesterday morning everything changed. The
wind dropped, the sun shone out of a cloudless blue sky, the sea sparkled and at
noon, accompanied by Theo we were on our way. We had the newly-cut
mainsail up and the engine running as well and arrived in Gozo at 3 pm.
The conditions were perfect for a sea trial, and we could see land all the
way. We are in a small harbour called Mgarr. The Malta ferry goes
from here, but apart from the ferry, some fishermen and a few power boats, we
seem to be the only people living on board here.
Ian Kingsly-Brown and Pete met us on the quay
and we went for 'tea' (red wine) in Ian's lovely flat overlooking the
harbour. We had a few drinks in a fisherman's bar and dinner in an
excellent Italian restaurant.
The pace of life seems very slow. I think we
are going to enjoy Gozo.
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