36:41.782N 002:47.411W
SV Eleonora
Michael A. Andronov
Thu 4 Oct 2018 19:41
| From the Maritmietraffic: “ “ After more then 48 hours… we finally made it. We are in Almerimar. I should admit — somehow I’m feeling I’m in a right place. First and for most — the staff of the marina is exceptionally friendly and supportive. The docking is Mediterranean style, stern back. I knew that up front — I’have been there with the dinghy before… So, mentally — I’ve been prepared. As I arrived at the first place — though it is beautiful, gorgeous, In front of all houses… — I rejected it for a simple reason. It was too tight, and I did not want to make damages to any boats… No problem. Marineros navigated me to another place, which was also good… I managed to back the boat, and shortly after the boat was secured… The engine went off… The leg is over… At 1600 I reported my arrival to the office. The port captain — or what so ever — extremely knowledgable, answered all my questions… filled the documents, forms… So we are all done! ( Except payment… ) The conversation was like that: “ — seems you are not sure what you would like to do… 6 months or 3 months… Now, when you have all options — take your time. We are working here every day! “ Plus, everything was done so quickly, so professionally… I’ve been really amazed! Oh, yes, Of course… They did not take payment for the term yet…. But asked — and received — 5 euro deposit for the plastic key to the toilet and shower room… ;-) My papers were taken in, photocopied, and filed! I got the answer — if I’m going out of the country, I may fill the papers that the boat is ‘in bond’. It is free, just to fill the forms… And the only limitation — I have to fill the papers that the boat is ‘out of bond’, before leaving the marina… Kind of make sense… I can keep the boat ‘ in bond’ up to 2 years… Good to know! First things first — visit to the supermarket, connecting electricity — for the first time I used 220V and ‘European circuitry’ on the boat. Works!!! ;-) (Even though I made the 220V connection cable myself… ;-)). It looks like the weather is a bit warmer here… then in Cartagena and Dénia. Still hot during the day, pleasantly warm in the evening. I guess there is a reason why the area is famous for its fruits production and produce… all year around. How am I feel? A bit tired. But there is no surprise here. 48 hours leg is 48 hours with disturbed sleeping, traffic around , etc, etc… It will pass shortly. Tomorrow is another day — starting closing, cleaning, etc. etc. Then — small repairs, here and there… Then — new plans… That is all for now. We are secured, in good place, everything is OK. Talk to you soon. M. |