Category Archives: Beaches

Porto di Roma

Posted on July 2, 2016 by yachtlyra

The morning was very still when we set off for Porto di Roma and the sea dotted with small fishing boats. I think we upset one, who had two rods out spinning for Ferrari, but was so busy fiddling with … Continue reading →

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On the Beach

Posted on June 13, 2016 by yachtlyra

As we are in the routine of waking up early we headed off to do some shopping before hitting the beach. First to the chandlery to buy some new mooring ropes, particularly a thin one for if we encounter any … Continue reading →

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Dipping a Toe in the Water

Posted on May 27, 2016 by yachtlyra

Today we finally made it to the beach. We cleaned the boat inside and out first and when there were no more jobs to be done set off with some water and our books to the little beach below the … Continue reading →

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Cala LLonga

Posted on April 23, 2016 by cathyharnett

The following morning the weather had settled down and we motored through the busy narrow gap between Ibiza and Esplalmador, with what seemed like every ferry that travelled the route coming towards us as we did so. We passed Ibiza … Continue reading →

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At Leisure

Posted on June 25, 2015 by yachtlyra

Now we are tourists for a few days, so today we headed for the beach. Not the main beach with its hawkers and palm readers, but the smaller one round the headland past Mambo. We packed our towels, a couple … Continue reading →

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Into the East

Posted on July 12, 2014 by yachtlyra

We have finally crossed the meridian and are travelling east; I keep having to remind myself when writing bearings in the log. We had a lazy weekend wining and dining in Marina Greenwich. We had a couple of attempts at … Continue reading →

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Alicante

Posted on July 5, 2014 by yachtlyra

The power walkers were all out in force again when we set off for Alicante, we see them silhouetted against the early morning light and hear the murmur of their conversations. Our early start was planned to allow for a … Continue reading →

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Rambling

Posted on May 11, 2014 by yachtlyra

Friday was pencilled in as a possible departure day. Sopromar had serviced the fire extinguishers by Thursday as promised, we had washed the boat from bow to stern and the weather forecast was for a mix of light winds and … Continue reading →

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Grottos

Posted on May 7, 2014 by yachtlyra

Today we had an adventure. We went boldly to see the Grottes – the caves and other rock formations along this piece of coastline. A couple we had met over dinner had recommended going along the harbour to the fishermen, … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Day

Posted on August 6, 2013 by yachtlyra

The past few days have been busy with all the paraphernalia of leaving the boat and heading home for a couple of months. We have cleaned, laundered, tidied, and eaten all the perishables, not necessarily in that order. Naturally there … Continue reading →

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