... at sea. Just off the coast of Morocco, North of Tanger, we passed this local fishing boat. We have already tried fishing for tuna a few times without any luck. The fishermen on this boat with registration in Arabic letters knew what they were doing! They waved happily to us as they were securing their catch.
... and a last glimpse of the European continent now and we have North Africa on the opposite side, clearly visible in the South.
At 07.45 we crossed over the airport runway using the sea way in order to reach Alcaidesa Marina on the Spanish side of the border for oil change and general engine check before heading out to sea again. While the Spanish technician was busy I had a long chat with Haakan, a Swedish guy from Stockholm.
Haakan bought his boat in the water in Nantes, France. Buying a boat in the water means a big chance of getting unexpected surprises - like in Haakan's case. He is now working hard to fix all 530 problems on his 33 ft Taylor wharf (UK) built in 1973 - one of only 13 built. Haakan fell in love with her beautiful curves... His partner is working as an accountant in Gibraltar but once she has completed her contract they will sail to Portugal for next summer. Latet they plan to cross over the Atlantic to Mexico.
After topping up with water and fuel on the Gibraltar side (diesel here is tax free)
we are now poiting Pixel's nose towards Las Palmas.
