Category Archives: sight seeing

Seville Day 1

Posted on May 25, 2014 by yachtlyra

We cheated and took the train to Seville and, treat of treats, stayed overnight in a hotel, because the journey was quite a long one. We were across a small square from the cathedral, looking at its impressive bell tower. … Continue reading →

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Cadiz

Posted on May 23, 2014 by yachtlyra

The Marina Puerto America is built in the remains of an old fish dock and they have been careful not to change the ambience of the place. Manoeuvring is tight, but John’s steering was spot on and our lines were … Continue reading →

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Romans

Posted on May 15, 2014 by yachtlyra

Vilamoura is reminiscent of a Walt Disney World resort with its various hotels, bars and retail outlets all purpose built round the marina basin. Probably because both have been built from scratch in what was scrubland and swamp. Possibly an … 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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Alvor

Posted on May 11, 2014 by yachtlyra

Despite our moving to allow it sea room the dredger did not immediately spring into action, but by the time we had arrived back from our boat trip it was sitting in the middle of the channel in full swing. … 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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Runners

Posted on May 6, 2014 by yachtlyra

Sunday was the Lagos mini marathon. A run of five kilometres, which started just behind the restaurant block at the marina and finished just before the swing bridge after a long loop round the town. There had been a few … Continue reading →

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Monkey Business

Posted on May 1, 2014 by yachtlyra

When I was a very small child my hand was grasped by a monkey at Bellevue Zoo. I am not sure whether I remember the incident, or have heard the story from such a young age that it plays in … Continue reading →

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Back on Board

Posted on April 30, 2014 by yachtlyra

We have returned to Lyra to begin the next leg of our slow journey to Greece. The sky is blue, the sun is dazzling and Lyra is looking beautiful. Sopromar, the boatyard at Lagos, has done a magnificent job of … Continue reading →

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Neighbours

Posted on October 22, 2013 by yachtlyra

We are to have neighbours as we overwinter here in Lagos. They are a couple from Belgium, Annemie and Patrick, who will be staying on board their yacht throughout the winter. They have offered to keep a friendly eye on … Continue reading →

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