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We're now in Gibraltar feeling somewhat relieved that the journey past Tarifa is over. As it happened, we passed this notorious headland, where the world windsurfing championships are held, without incident. Actually, it was almost peaceful apart from the rather confused sea, which bucked and rolled Comino for a short while. Then, the ten mile sail up to "The Rock" was perfect in every way with the dramatic mountains of Morocco rising from the sea on our starboard side. As we entered the Bay of Gibraltar the wind shot up and we had a very bumpy ride up to the marina at La Linea, on the Spanish side of the border. The plan is to now settle down for a month or so enjoying the many fascinating attractions in Gibraltar, including Marks and Spencer, fish n' chips, English beer etc. etc. Only kidding, I hear the place is pretty interesting beyond the obvious Brit influence, especially the miles of tunnels inside the rock itself.
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Jackie Harvey
29/8/2012 03:43:27 am
Wow what a journey you have both been on. Fantastic photos thank you, enjoy! X
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Em
30/8/2012 06:46:11 am
You got some really good photos coming in. Although Mum's head looks even smaller compared to the Rock!!! x
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Adrian
30/8/2012 08:44:37 am
I think one can safely say , transformation from Jamie Oliver to Robin Knox-Johnson.Excellent.
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A FEW PICS OF COMINOClick a photo to enlarge and use side arrows to scroll through.
COMINO IS CURRENTLY HEREDID SOMEONE SAY SEAFOODOn our journey from Portugal to Greece we enjoyed amazing seafood almost everywhere we stopped. Finding the local fish market was always a priority because seafood was so plentiful and so reasonably priced. And, the displays were a feast for your eyes.
Locating a market sometimes meant pounding the pavements in searing heat, but if you kept your eyes peeled, you often came across a little clue. The pic below was a rather less than subtle advert for a fish market - it was eight feet tall.
Freshly cooked onboard, a plateful of giant prawns, baked in wine and garlic, washed down with a few glasses of local vino, was like heaven. Watching the sunset on the boat eating a meal like that was the epitome of "living the dream".
Now we're in Greece we've another favourite to savour. I'm talking about fried Calamari. It's usually good, but every now and then it's off-the-scale fantastic. At Natalie's Taverna on Kontokali Beach in Corfu, it was nothing short of epic.
We're based in Lefkas now and It's been a bit of a mission to find somewhere just as good. And we have. Rakias is a mere ten minute walk from the marina and this little fish market, with its very own taverna attached, is quite sensational.
Oh...and it's also worth mentioning that, on occasions, a bit of barbequed Octopus is on the menu at some of the tavernas we frequent. Can I resist....no. SUNSETS AND DRAMATIC SKIESNo filters, or any other monkey business, have been used to enhance these images.
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