We enjoyed a beautiful sunrise at Marina del Este before re-filling all our fuel cans and getting underway.
It was a wonderful morning, relaxing from the point of view that we expected no wind, and there was no wind ! We hugged the coast enjoying the views of the fabulous properties here. There are some truly spectacular sights and it always amazes us how many of them seem unoccupied although I know come August that will definitely not be the case. I am not sure cliff-top living would be for us, but I would love to look around one of these waterfront places just to see how the other half live (as the expression goes).
After our wondering over the properties we were treated to one of the most wonderful sights possible – a pod of over 50 dolphins. They were close in shore, much closer than we have seen previously and they were jumping out of the water in spectacular fashion. We were both admiring them from a bit of a way off for quite some time before a few of them came to join us and swam alongside the boat for a few minutes. It is such a privilege to get to see this sight and feel so close to nature. Virtually impossible to photograph but I will always try and I would love to be able to share this sight with you.
After that I must admit the journey did seem a little on the boring side of lovely, mainly from the lack of other boats once again and the real lack of anything other than sunshine! It was a great relaxing day and we arrived at one of our favourite marinas in time to see the sunset. Apparently the Spanish describe this sea as “like a plate”
The next day was my birthday – not a sailing day but a relaxing day – we did some boat chores in the morning before heading out for lunch travelling about 500 steps from the boat to El Camarote restaurant which is right on the dockside in Caleta de Velez (not that far from Malaga). We had a delicious lunch and a couple of glasses of wine. I had lots of lovely birthday wishes and some really nice phone calls that day we are very blessed with such a lovely family and friends.
The Adventures of Gemini J 