The overnight sail was calm in
spite of the captain threatening an uncomfortable night with Force 6 winds.
Diva was glad about the calm but had been ready for much worse with her brand
new life jacket. She rejected the original one at the drill because the light
wasn’t fixed on properly and there was no cord for switching it on. Regular readers will know she takes the drill
very seriously and always checks the equipment.
Dinner last night was with two
sisters from North Yorkshire and a woman from London. The group was hosted by
Erich, the Shore Concierge from Austria (living in Sweden).
Morning in Barcelona started with
a walk along the water-front, viewing the marina as well as the imposing
neo-classical 19th century buildings. Very narrow streets led to the old cathedral
(not the Gaudi one), which is well guarded by a flock of geese in the
cloisters. Then through the old Jewish quarter and the antique shops to La
Rambla, the main walk back to the port. A call into the traditional market
showed that the best Iberian ham sells for up to 190 euros per kilo. This was all a new perspective on the city
for TSH and Diva, who have visited here a few times before. Well-earned pizzas
for lunch.
Good discovery: There is a
generous allowance of free wifi on this cruise.
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