Square Rigger

Square Rigger
The Stavvy

The First Adventure of 2010

The Galloping Grandma is off again! This time I am flying out to Tenerife where I join the Volunteer Crew of the Stavros S Niarchos as Assistant Cook. We then sail from Tenerife to Madeira, no doubt calling in several places en-route. We anticipate getting to Madeira on 28th January and I am then being joined by my friend Margaret to spend the next 6 days walking on, the extremely hilly, or should I say mountainous, Madeira Island.

Balearics

Balearics
At anchor in Soller and looking so small !!

Climbing aloft - on the platform

Climbing aloft - on the platform
This is where I like to be, up the rigging or out along the yards

The Bay of Naples with Vesuvius in the background

The Bay of Naples with Vesuvius in the background
Memories of Capri, Mum & Jackie

Thursday, 21 January 2010

Thursday's Excursion

Left the ship at 11am and got on a bus which took us on a scenic tour of La Palma island. Visited this lovely old church then went to the National Park which was absolutely stunning. I would love more time to go trekking round those trails. It was so peaceful and cool. In the towns the spring flowers are out - oleander, hibiscus, Bougainvilla, bird of paradise growing like weeds everywhere. Had a set 4-course lunch:- goats cheese and parma ham with pesto and crusty bread; delicious ham and chick pea soup; beef and pork steaks with salt baked potatoes and a huge mixed salad then creamy local ice cream. This, including wine and bottled water was 15euro. Visited a black sand beach then back to ship in time to do all washing up! Now off for a shower and early bed - the wine will help me sleep.
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