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Farewell to Benicassim
Last few days here we really can't believe the week has gone so quickly.
We have enjoyed exploring the area; our mission here is to find a place to return for the whole winter next year.
Benicassim is high on our list although the nights are cold. the days have had their fair share of sun we would like another 5 degrees warmer.
The advantage in this place is ...
Leaving soon...
... and tomorrow I will also file papers with the Agencia Tributaria.
We will leave without a final contract but everything is set in motion so please send your positive thoughts our way...you will certainly have an invitation to visit us here!
I'm adding just a couple of photos to tease you...you might see just why we're so excited...
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On our way to VALENCIA
... other side of the rock for our sheltered anchorage and we sailed all the way on the chute gradually moving it round as we rounded the rock and only put the engine on at the very end to anchor off the beach for the night.
CALPE to DENIA
Another great sail along the coast intending to reach Gandia for a stopover before sailing to Valencia. We had studied the charts and found that this particular part of the coast had very little in the way ...
Happy Birthday to Marie
... around the wonderful family table to enjoy our lunch...a hungry crowd for sure, every last drop consumed. Then is was siesta time for some of us. We returned to El Campello with the plan to see everyone later for dinner.
It was a lovely way to celebrate Marie's birthday. I know it was exactly the way she wanted it, with her family, active and happy. I always feel so lucky to be a part of that wonderful group.
Happy Birthday Marie!
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Marie's "Day Before Birthday" Lunch
... The "boys" were in the kitchen creating a fantastic vegetable lunch. They were slicing and dicing, and then grilling a wonderful variety of garden items. The photos will give you some idea of the bounty we enjoyed.
Peter and Ernest joined us from Finca El Otero. It was a delightful gathering filled with lots of laughter and great food. The photos tell it all!
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