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