Friday, September 9, 2011

Hola from the Balearics

After sheltering from the mistral for three days in the old port at Marseille we had an uneventful but uncomfortable downwind sail, swell on the beam, to Mahon on the island of Menorca. The harbour there – real Patrick O`Brien territory – is just wonderful. It is no wonder the old powers fought so often to control it. After a week there we sailed to explore the island before crossing to Majorca where we are now anchored at Porto Soller on the north coast.

 
Marseille old port


A sad reminder of times past


The cathedral high on the hill dominates the city


Street scene - Mahon  on Menorca


Marseille old port from up at the Cathedral


Hordes of tourists at Mahon


Our anchorage in Mahon harbour


Yacht leaving the anchorage at Mahon


The inner harbour at Ciutadella - Menorca


Cuitadella old town


Princess in the garden at Ciutadella


The anchorage at Ciutadella


                                                   More of the harbour at Mahon
                                                                    Mahon inner harbour

       
                                                          Waterfront at Fornells - Menorca

                                                                Tric & Phil have a new cat  


                                                               Marina at Alcudia - Majorca


                                                             Alcudia restaurant                              


                                                           Alcudia old town market                  

     
                                                    Sheltering from the heat at Alcudia

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