Inside the Walls

Lagos, Portugal

Lagos has a Governor’s Castle dating from 1189, a slave market and an old city surrounded by historic walls.  It’s almost possible to see all this from WJ3, all tucked up snug in her boatyard across the river.  Next year there will be time for touristy things and an opportunity to visit nearby stretches of beautiful beach.  Now however, we must struggle on, knee deep in teak oil, Mr Muscle spray cleaner and engine bits and pieces, to attend to the usual haul out chores.  Have we mentioned there is no winterising here?  How good is that!   WJ3 does have to share her yard with several ducks though.  We’re hoping they don’t take a liking to her or Bruce – otherwise it could be a big cleanup job next year.

So its good bye from Navigator Henriques (father of Portugal’s Age of Discovery 1415 - 1580),

Good bye from WJ3,

Oh, not another New Toy...

And the end of the season for the Motley Crew…...but just a beginning for our adventures in the Med next year!!  We still can’t believe we’re here...

Finishing our 4^th season with some big stats again this year too.  See you in May 2012

From:	Portimao, Portugal	To:	Lagos, Portuga l
Lat/Long:	37:07.2080N  08:31.7370W	Lat/Long:	37:06.4500N  08:40.2540W
Date/Time:	20/10/11: 1000	Date/Time:	20/10/11: 1130
Time Taken:	8.9nm (1.5hrs)
Distance:	4865nm (892.5hrs) (this year)	Dist Total	10237nm (since 2008)
Weather:	In the Algarve - just wonderful!!!
Fastest Speed:	Haul Out at Sopromar Boatyard, Lagos 21/10/11 at 1000hrs