From Tapas to Sardines

After Phil joined in Vilagarcia we cruised the misty Rias for a few days.

The Rias are fabulous. It's like cruising the Scottish lochs without fleeces or midges. Dramatic hills cascade down creating deep and challenging anchorages off secluded sandy beaches. The bars in old town's narrow streets providing refreshment and free tapas to weary sailors.

From Baiona's yacht club set within the castle walls we headed south. The high hills of Spain becoming the sand-dunes of Portugal. From the ancient town of Viana Do Castelo, with its friendly natives, and fish quays, to the bustling narrow streets of Porto, famed for it's Port houses, we enjoyed them all.

Over night w sailed down to Nazare. Dolphins played, porpoises slapped their tails as they chases the sardines around the boat in a feeding frenzie.

We're lifting the boat this afternoon to replace the anodes. Then its off to Lisboa......