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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...
... not for much longer. You see, we're now very motivated to learn more. Lars and I are making an offer on an apartment here on Playa Muchavista.
Our hope is to spend a least six months in Europe, five here in Spain and one month in Sweden. In our search for a Spanish home we want to be near the sea. If all goes according to plan we will ...
On our way to VALENCIA
... I had a lesson in how to raise the thing from the deck (usually I am in the cockpit managing the lines etc). A cruising chute is a large colourful lightweight sail that makes the most of light winds that are blowing onto the stern area.
A fabulous sail all the way to our anchorage in Albir close to Altea from where I am updating this blogsite. We flew past Benidorm on the way which was a line of very tall skyscraper buildings (see photos), ...
Happy Birthday to Marie
... traveled light, no camera. It is a wonderful walk made even better with such special company. Lars took some photos with his camera and so I'm able to share a few "candid" shots of our happy group.
It is especially fun to walk with the girls, they are like young colts running ahead of us, laughing and singing. They have so much energy and happiness, it's a joy to watch them.
We had one small accident on our way up to the ...
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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