Barbate

Left; Barbate, the local restaurant, cause of much late night noise. Right; Hazel with Barbate offices and "Sundancer" behind

On our first night in Barbate we sat in the cockpit till late enjoying a beautiful warm evening and a leisurely dinner. The following day started as the previous day finished but in the early afternoon the wind freshened considerably blowing hard across the berth. Just after lunch a rather smart Dehler 41DS appeared alongside but the cross wind proved a bit difficult as they attempted to berth alongside the open pontoon. We took their lines on the second approach and "Gemini Dreamer" was soon tucked up.

Later we had a book swop with them - our bookshelf refreshed again for a while.

Another pleasant evening, spoilt a little by a very noisy night - a nearby nightclub not closing till dawn! We left at 11.30, Rota, on the far side of Cadiz Bay, and about 45 miles away, our next port.