Fai Tira Blog Friday 18/09 

Fai Tira in Baiona on anchor 42:07.20N 8:50.36W

We arose to low cloud and rain. John was feeling a little poorly.  Not sure what it was but it was affecting his sea legs and stomach.  We had decided to go into Baiona earlier than we usual get into towns, to see if we catch the shops open.  As you may or may not know the Spaish have got it right, and stop work and shut up everything at 12:30 for three hours whilst they go to the bar and then home for a quick afternoon siesta..  I have tried to instigate this back in England and have spent most my working life heading to the pub for lunch and coming out about 3.00 pm.  Quite a few people in BT used to do this.  They don’t seem to do it anymore.  No wonder the company is in trouble.  The staff is to stressed!!!!!  Anyhow back to Baiona.

We got in the tender and headed off into town.  John was looking decidedly dodgy so we went to a bar and have some light refreshment.  It was still raining so we stayed there for a little while before exploring the old town.  It was lovely full of restaurants and bars and gift shops all with large model witches outside. 

After a while the rain stopped and the sun came out.  John wanted to do some sketching so we headed for a bar and sat in the sun.  A sailor from Finland, called Marco recognised us sat there and we invited him to join us for a drink. We had met previously at two other harbours.  He told us his life story which was very interesting.  His family house was on the border with Russia and part of their land was on the Russian side but they couldn’t get to it or lay claim to it. 

After John had finished yet another masterpiece we headed off of the old fortified castle on the headland.  The site was fantastic and we walked around the walls photographing the superb views.  This historic site has had its interior developed into a 4 star Parador hotel which is a chain of government owned hotels that are located in places of special interest. 

The building had been nicely designed to fit in to its ancient surroundings.

We headed back to the boat for the evening meal. Pizza tonight which I added sardines to give it a bit of flavour.  It was then back to town for a sit down and people watch outside yet another bar. 

Unfortunately I had arranged an SSB call for 10pm so we had to rush back.   This was a waist as we couldn’t raise anyone.  

So off to bed it was.  Off to Portugal early tomorrow. 

Good night John boy.. 

Bye for now. 

Pete and John.