A Day Out

We were able to put the boat in port for the afternoon. Took a cab to fetch a part for our dingy. Enjoyed a late afternoon snack of tapas and now off to do some shopping! Everyone is in great spirits!
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Ibiza and beyond...

We made it to the islands! The last two weeks have been great. I have really enjoyed my time with Jeb and Wendy and did not realize just how much I miss them! (tears). Well the last few weeks have not been uneventful. In fact there had been lots going on.

Ibiza ... great anchoring

 

Wendy scubing with Joseph...

We traveled 80 miles from the Spanish mainland to reach the islands. I have always wanted to go to Ibiza I just never imaged it would be on a boat with two kids. The first night we anchored in a beautiful little cove. We went snorkeling  and watched the movie Croods on the computer. It was a very nice night. The following day we made our way down the coast towards Cala Blanco another anchorage. As we arrived to drop anchor our engine wires got hot and started a small smokey spark. Joseph was wonderful in reacting. He was able to cool down the wires and we spent the night in the cove. The following day a charter captain from Valencia gave us a tow out of the cove and we sailed all the way to Puerto De San Antonio. We spent two nights in port and regrouped. Joseph and the mechanic replaced all the wires and we were up and running again. I am so grateful that Joseph is an electrical engineer and able to fix so much. He truly has everyone's safety in mind when we are on the boat.

The kids were great and very patient as we waited in port. We went to the beach and checked out San Antonio. I could not get over the amount of young English people who were there. They were all drinking so much...and just party...it is Ibiza!

We have now reached Mallorca and it is beautiful here! We have been swimming and exploring the island. Wendy is a natural snorkeler and Jeb loves checking out all the fish. We feed them old bread and the fish swarm around the boat. It is really like being in heaven! I am feeling very blessed and looking forward to being home with my family for the week. 

Hope everyone at home is healthy, happy, and safe!

 

 

Santa Pola, Spain

The last couple of weeks have been busy! We have truly enjoyed our guest for the past few weeks. Gigi and Poppy spent a week with us on the boat and were very good sports about everything. It was hot at night but since the weather has cooled down. Gigi and Poppy went on there way to continue there adventure to Barcelona. We have talked to them everyday and they sound happy. The kids have adjusted well to the boat and really enjoy anchoring and swimming. We have been working on writing in there journals and Jeb has memorized the 8's times table. We have to keep up with the reading and writing!

 

Can you find Zimbabalooba?

 

  

 Some Climbing in the water at the beach!

 

The other morning we anchored in this adorable cove and we were able to to go for a hike in the morning. It felt great to get out and move first thing in the morning! The kids did great and the view was spectacular.

We were able to do some sailing this past week and the water is so warm. I have enjoyed snorkeling with the kids. We see fireworks almost every night.

 

Fish farms...there are tons of them!

 

I wish I could be more specific as to what towns we have been in but I honestly do not know. I quite often ask Joseph what day of the week is it? I am feeling very relaxed and truly blessed to be having this adventure.
We are heading to the Balearic Islands on Thursday. I am excited to see Formentera and Mallorca Spain. The swimming is suppose to be great!
 
A special shout out to CATE GAMMONS...HAPPY BIRTHDAY...LOVE YOU! XOXOXOX







Enjoy the pictures and thank you for all the support.
I am home the last week of August for a week then Joseph and I  are heading on to Corsica and Sardinia. Going to be a great year!

Jeb riding in the Dinghy