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Helloha Olhao. We are once again anchored in a delightful spot. It is near
the Canal de Olhao, which is a stones throw away from Faro. But you would never
know! We are surrounded by beautiful yellow sandy beaches and sand bars. To the
south of our anchorage is Ilha Da Culatra. It is very relaxed and comfortable. Albeit
the temperature is in the 40’s!! Had a late lunch once we arrived here, having motored all
the way from Vilamoura. Garlic butter fried Prawns and brown bread all chased
down with a chilled bottle of Vinho Verde, in the cock pit, under the sun
canopy. Quick paddle off the sugar scoop (picture attached), followed by a siesta.
Our current position is 36 degrees 59 mins North, 7 degrees
50 mins West. Very glad to be out of Vilamoura. It turns into a “zoo”
at night. Just finding a good restaurant, without wide screen TV’s and
screaming children, is one of life’s great challenges! That said, did
manage find a T-bone steak restaurant in the end, and had a yummy, but less
than restful meal. The disco music goes on all night, so sleep is also hard to
come by. During the course of yesterday afternoon we had occasion to
help a couple who were mooring their new Oyster 49 in Marina Vilamoura. The bow
thruster failed on them at a crucial time, so it was all hands to assist them get
secure. The stiff easterly breeze blowing them off the pontoon made it
impossible for two people on short finger pontoons to get sorted out. We met up
with them, later and exchanged boat tours and drinks. It turns out he is the
Chairman of Sainsbury’s. So Jennie (a few glasses of wine later) tells
him in no uncertain terms, how to turn his company around. It was hilarious,
and the guy took it very well………………………..The
really fun part was that they were going to buy a Contest 50. Amanda was
convinced it was the right boat for them. But another couple cancelled their
order for the Oyster 49, having paid a large six figure number in advance.
Oyster then made Philip an offer he could not refuse. A half priced brand new
Oyster 49!!! Needless to say they did not confirm the order for the Contest 50,
but we got the distinct impression they now regret that because they have had a
lot of things go wrong on the Oyster. Jennie could not help herself. Just had
to show off the washing machine……………………………….. Tomorrow is another day. It is time to start thinking about
heading home. Probably head back to |
