Calm seas…..

1st september 2014

Before leaving Cala Saona today we all had one last swim in the aquarium and then it was time to continue our journey around the island. It was flat calm today and the sea was amazing.

[caption id="attachment_2242" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Calm seas...[/caption]

For miles we could still see the bottom, especially when we passed over a sandy patch.

[caption id="attachment_2244" align="aligncenter" width="427"] Harriet at the helm...[/caption]

BT calls his sunglasses ‘Happy Glasses’ as they are polarised and make all the different colours of the sea really come alive...so they were passed round to us all several times today...however, I have to say that today the colours were happy all by themselves!



 



As we approached the end of the island...where Billy jumped overboard for a snorkel before...BT Ordered his crew overboard again!!! Don’t worry though, he very kindly organised a buoy for us to cling onto as we were pulled through the water watching the underwater world go by!

[caption id="attachment_2247" align="aligncenter" width="640"] First there were two...[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2248" align="aligncenter" width="640"] …then three...[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2249" align="aligncenter" width="640"] …being pulled along behind Windekind...[/caption]



Abbie and Harriet saw a small stingray and a very unusual looking fish that had very long fins/wings and two smaller fins that were being used to scratch at the sand. We anchored at the headland and all had a fantastic swim in azure blue water.



Es Calo was our resting place tonight.....we went ashore for ice creams and then had yet another swim...this time Harriet was amazed to see an octopus moving across the reef...she was overjoyed!

Swimming in an aquarium...

31st August 2014

Last night we decided that the safest place for us to be anchored was to be outside the port of La Savina. It’s a great decision by the Captain as we are safely out of the wind and weather...the only downside is the amount of traffic into and out of the marina.



The biggest of these are the ferries...and this one is the biggest of them all...you may remember us talking about the huge wave it creates in a previous post. Well, here it is again.....just look at the difference in size....little Windekind on the right and the huge monster ferry on the left...it kind of puts things into perspective!

[caption id="attachment_2217" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Monster ferry and little Windekind[/caption]

Once any danger of getting swamped by the wave was over it was time to canoe everyone ashore....poor BT had to make two trips there and back...just to ensure we girls arrived with dry bums!!! What a star!!

[caption id="attachment_2218" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Our own personal ferry service[/caption]

Another treat for the girls this morning was to take them to one of our favourite cafes in La Savina where we had yet more smoothies and chocolate croissants. It was also a chance to plug a few things in and get them charged...always a dilemma for us on the boat...and to gather yet more supplies...these girls are eating us out of house and home! We have all been commenting on how sailing and being out in the fresh air has made us all feel much more hungry than we would normally be (...yes, really, it’s not just an excuse to eat...) and also so much more tired....we are all becoming accustomed to an afternoon siesta....when in Spain and all that....

[caption id="attachment_2219" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Talking of siesta…..[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2238" align="aligncenter" width="427"] Sorry harriet….I know you didn't want this one in the blog but I couldn't resist!!![/caption]

Once everything had been accomplished it was time to make our way the short distance along the coast to Cala Saona......this has become a firm favourite for both of us...and I think for the girls too. The snorkelling is out of this world! Harriet commented that she was swimming in an aquarium...

[caption id="attachment_2222" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Our own personal aquarium[/caption]

and she is getting much more confident with the fish swimming around her...



[caption id="attachment_2223" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Mermaid Harriet[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2224" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Mermaid Abbie[/caption]



[caption id="attachment_2225" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Look behind you…...[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2226" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Sunlight streaming through the water...[/caption]





 



 



[caption id="attachment_2230" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Our favourite photo...[/caption]

Abbie is a true mermaid...she seems really at home in the sea!!



 

We all enjoyed a long swim with the fish. BT pointed out a cuttle fish...WOW! This is an amazing fish! As it swam along it’s body rippled like grey velvety silk, a frill around it’s edges fluttered as it glided through the water and then, as it came to rest, the colour change was awesome...it suddenly disappeared as it altered it’s appearance to look like just like the rocks around it!...this is a first for us both...just fantastic!

[caption id="attachment_2231" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Bubbles!!![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2233" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Wonderful patterns made in the sand by the anchor chain swaying from side to side...[/caption]

Harriet and Billy saw a huge starfish whilst snorkelling on the reef...there was something new to see in every direction.....just a wonderful experience that we loved sharing with the girls.





 

[caption id="attachment_2237" align="aligncenter" width="427"] This seems to be the new toy on the water...[/caption]

The end to another perfect day...a beautiful sunset....

Formentera take two...

Saturday 30th August 2014

[caption id="attachment_2195" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Morning swim at Cala Tarida….[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2196" align="aligncenter" width="640"] …with the fish….[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2197" align="aligncenter" width="640"] …BT fed the fish to encourage them to swim around the girls…Harriet mad an early exit as she didn't like this at all…..[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2198" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Looking over the side into the fish filled waters...[/caption]



[caption id="attachment_2200" align="aligncenter" width="427"] Mango Tango swimming with the fish...[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2201" align="aligncenter" width="427"] Putting the crew to work…hoisting the mainsail[/caption]



[caption id="attachment_2203" align="aligncenter" width="427"] Abbie at the helm on the way to Formentera...[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2193" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Formentera colours….[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2192" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The girls went ashore once we reached Formentera for a walk to discover the sculptures...[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2204" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Abbie swam back whilst Harriet was given a ride...[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2205" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The shark was put into action again….this time intent on tipping the captain out of Mango Tango….[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2206" align="aligncenter" width="640"] …with a little help….[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2207" align="aligncenter" width="640"] …from mutinous crew...[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2208" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Over he goes...[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2209" align="aligncenter" width="427"] Pleased with their efforts...[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2210" align="aligncenter" width="427"] The captain decided to take this opportunity to scrub Mango's bottom…we are hoping that this isn't going to apply to the rest of the crew…..!!!![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2211" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Harriet was heard to ask whether the antics of the water park now enabled BT to straddle the canoe…perhaps the splits had limbered him up a little! We also worried that this might be the last time we saw him as he drifted slowly off into the distance…still scrubbing!!!![/caption]