Formentera in a day!

Wednesday 13th August 2014

Overnight the wind turned onshore and we woke to a very very bouncy sea. Our first thought was just to sit it out …. not good for either of us as we soon begin to feel yuk..but then BT had an ingenious idea…lets sail around the island. So, up we hopped and sprang into action, within a few minutes we were off. It was quite a struggle to get up past Espalmador, but once we were around the other side, it was much calmer and we had a fantastic sail as far as Es Pujols.

[caption id="attachment_1907" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The lighthouse at the end of Espalmador[/caption]

We found a fantastic spot to anchor…not far from the shore…so we were soon on dry land for a coffee. We had no idea how much we would like this town…yes, it's touristy but somehow it feels less frantic than La Savina. It has a great little beach…almost like a lagoon, and lots of laid back, cool cafes and bars. I wish I'd taken a camera ashore to show you some photos, but unfortunately it was left behind. Never fear though, we are hoping to return when Harriet and Abbie come and join us for a week…I will definitely take photos then.

We returned to Windekind only to find that the wind had freshened…earlier than expected…and we needed to move on asap! So, it was back up with the sails and off we went. I'm increasingly amazed at how quickly the sea can change once there is some wind…one minute it can be flat calm and the next the waves are rippling all around you. As we set sail from Es Pujols, one of these waves decided to jump up and dump itself all over BT and I…completely drenching us and nothing else….we just turned to look at each other in disbelief ! I suggested to BT that we should complete the rest of the journey wearing our masks and snorkels….not a silly idea really, we got wet more than once more!!!

Once around the headland and past Es Calo, I jumped overboard……not because I'd had enough and the whole experience had driven me mad…but because the water was amazing and BT suggested that I might like a quick snorkel….BT sailed away with the promise to come and pick me up whilst I went exploring….

[caption id="attachment_1908" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The water at the headland[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1909" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Bye Bye BT[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1910" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Hundreds of fish...[/caption]



[caption id="attachment_1913" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Coming to get me...[/caption]





Our final destination of the say was Cala Saona….we found a lovely little spot in the corner…and according to BT…after diving to check the anchor…we are floating on top of our very own aquarium! I can't wait to snorkel tomorrow!

[caption id="attachment_1923" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Our evening view...[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1920" align="aligncenter" width="640"] I can feel inspiration coming on for a textile project ….just look at those colours and textures…just scrummy!![/caption]