We had to get up early because we had to catch the ferry together with the barbarossa. it was a few minutes walk to the ferry (about 5 minutes). when we got there we had to show our passports. we didn't have them...
We had to get up very early for karting. Together with the Barbarossa we went to the ferry. I was allowed chips. That was good. When we got there we went karting. The kids were allowed first. Then the parents. Giel and...
On Saturday morning (Oct 24th) we say goodbye to Mom, Inge and Luc at 6.15 a.m. when they are picked up by a taxi to go to the airport. We look back on a very nice and valuable week. As well as...
Last Saturday we went to pick up Luc, Inge and Grandma from the airport. It was completely dark when we drove there. We went through six tunnels. The longest tunnel was 2 km. We also ate apple pie that...
For a change, an (uncensored) travel report by a guest author. I (Inge) went on a week visit with mum and Luc, with a suitcase full of presents, herbs, malaria pills, books about Gambia and technical gadgets for the boat. Saturday October 17th...
Porto Santo is a beautiful island, not so big, with volcanic peaks (700 meters), rough landscape full of cacti and a beautiful yellow sandy beach on the south side. There we are all alone at anchor just in front of the village. We bring a...
We leave Vila Real de San Antonio at 8.30 a.m. on Saturday morning for the crossing to Madeira of about 505 nautical miles (1 nautical mile = 1.8 km), where we expect to cross 4 to 4.5 miles; the longest crossing...