{"id":1618,"date":"2024-07-04T15:28:17","date_gmt":"2024-07-04T15:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moxieenmer.com\/?p=1618"},"modified":"2024-07-09T13:24:52","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T13:24:52","slug":"portugal-to-cartegena-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moxieenmer.com\/?p=1618","title":{"rendered":"Portugal to Cartegena, Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early on Wednesday, June 12<sup>th<\/sup>, (after a long sleep) we cleared into customs and immigration.&nbsp; As we were preparing to leave, another boat came in behind us.&nbsp; Watch the line handler tie up their lines \u2013 pretty amazing. I need to practice!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We moved to the \u201cvisitor\u2019s dock\u201d at Port Lagos between <em>Attitude<\/em> (in front) and <em>Ohana<\/em> (behind) and got to work on our post-passage boat chores, \u2013 cleaning, laundry, etc. The boat was extremely salty after taking lots of spray during the passage but luckily the downpour from the previous night and took care of the outside which saved us time and water!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Making Fast the lines\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/om52QNxhQzM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"506\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lagos-dock.jpeg?resize=750%2C506&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Moxie at the dock in Lagos Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-1619\" style=\"width:333px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lagos-dock-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C691&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lagos-dock-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C202&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lagos-dock-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C518&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lagos-dock-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1036&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lagos-dock-scaled.jpeg?w=2250&amp;ssl=1 2250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a quick walk around Lagos to see some of the beautiful beaches and scenic vistas, Rachael and Jeff headed off to Lisbon on Thursday and we met up with them in Lisbon on Saturday for dinner. They were great crew members and made the whole trip so much more enjoyable, and easie, for us.\u00a0 Hopefully they enjoyed the experience and willing to consider another trip in the future!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Top-of-St-Jorge-Castle.jpeg?w=750&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Anthony and Janice at the top of St. Jorge Castle\" class=\"wp-image-1620\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing that the major attractions would be crowded, we were up early Sat. morning for a tour of the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/pt-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog\/wiki\/Castelo_de_S%C3%A3o_Jorge?_x_tr_sl=pt&amp;_x_tr_tl=en&amp;_x_tr_hl=en&amp;_x_tr_pto=sc\">Castelo de Sao Jorge<\/a><\/em> which dates back to the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Century BC!!\u2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We decided to take the bus to Lisbon \u2013 4 hours ($40 Euro pp) \u2013 on Friday (6\/21).&nbsp; It was clean and comfortable and a great way to see more of the country.&nbsp; We loved Lisbon \u2013 wonderful tree lined streets, dotted with cafes and restaurants, not to mention the air-conditioned hotel room and a long, hot hotel shower!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s located on the highest hilltop in the city which give it obvious strategic advantages.&nbsp; Thus it\u2019s occupants changed many times starting with Phoenicians, then the Romans, Muslims, and ultimately to the <em>Count of Barcelos, Jo\u00e3o Afonso Telo<\/em> ~ 1380.&nbsp; But much of the historical structure still stands and the museum showcases 6<sup>th<\/sup> Century BC artifacts.&nbsp; Amazing!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It just so happened that Portugal was playing Turkey that evening in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Euro_2024\">the Euro 2024 cup<\/a>, so after a siesta (I love this custom), we headed back downtown to the City Centre to watch the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given that we had already walked quite a bit, and it was still quite warm outside, we decided to use the Uber scooters.&nbsp; What a great way to travel!!&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"498\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Arco-da-Rua-Augusta-Lisbon.jpeg?resize=750%2C498&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rua Augusta Arch, Lisbon Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-1615\" style=\"width:294px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Arco-da-Rua-Augusta-Lisbon-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C680&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Arco-da-Rua-Augusta-Lisbon-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Arco-da-Rua-Augusta-Lisbon-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Arco-da-Rua-Augusta-Lisbon-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1020&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Arco-da-Rua-Augusta-Lisbon-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1360&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Arco-da-Rua-Augusta-Lisbon-scaled.jpeg?w=2250&amp;ssl=1 2250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Scooter Ride in Lisbon\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W22a-DqDnG8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We passed through the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rua_Augusta_Arch\">Rua Augusta Arch<\/a>,<\/em> but unfortunately didn\u2019t have time to tour inside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Time Out Market Portugal Game\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NcK--bL8iP8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeoutmarket.com\/lisboa\/en\/\">Time Out Market<\/a> is a fabulous food court, with big screen TVS and community seating and lots of choices. You order your food from one of the establishments on the outer perimeter and drink from the inner perimeter.&nbsp; It was the perfect place to watch the soccer\/footy match!&nbsp; Portugal won 3-0! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Sunday (6\/16), we headed back to Lagos on Sunday to re-provision for the next leg to Cadiz as well as the Prize Giving dinner.&nbsp; The picture shows us seated with captain and crew from <em>Ohana<\/em> (Grant and Lea, Warren and Ciara) <em>Queso Grande 2<\/em>, (Sherri and Lance) Anthony and I, <em>Hear\u2019s to Us<\/em> (Rich and Kim), and <em>Island Wanderer<\/em> (Alan and Beryl).&nbsp; <em>Note<\/em> &#8211; Although we came in 10+ hours ahead of all others, on corrected time (deductions for motoring and faster boat \u2013 sort of like a golf handicap), we came in 2<sup>nd<\/sup> to Lance and Sherri on Queso Grande 2.&nbsp; Congrats to them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next morning (6\/17), we headed South towards Cadiz and met up with <em>Queso Grande 2<\/em> for a Hop on, Hope off Bus tour. What a beautiful city!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Prize-Giving-dinner.jpg?w=750&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1616\" style=\"width:311px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lagos-Prize-Giving.jpg?w=750&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Anthony and Janice at 3rd leg (Lagos) Awards dinner\" class=\"wp-image-1621\" style=\"width:284px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hop-On-Hop-Off.jpg?resize=750%2C563&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sherri, Lance (from Queso Grande II), Anthony and Janice on Hop On, Hop Off bus tour in Cadiz, Spain\" class=\"wp-image-1614\" style=\"width:373px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hop-On-Hop-Off.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hop-On-Hop-Off.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hop-On-Hop-Off.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hop-On-Hop-Off.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hop-On-Hop-Off.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since we were only staying 36 hours, we could only see the city \u201chighlights\u201d including ruins from an Ancient Roman Amphitheater, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.minube.com\/rincon\/plaza-de-la-catedral-a2229636\">Cadiz Cathedral<\/a>. Magnificent architecture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cadiz-Cathedral.jpg?w=750&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cadiz Cathedral\" class=\"wp-image-1622\" style=\"width:318px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"663\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fishing-Net-Marks.png?resize=750%2C663&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Map showing markers indicating fishing net location\" class=\"wp-image-1625\" style=\"width:260px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fishing-Net-Marks.png?w=936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fishing-Net-Marks.png?resize=300%2C265&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fishing-Net-Marks.png?resize=768%2C679&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"705\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fishing-Net-Marker.jpg?resize=750%2C705&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fishing Net marker\" class=\"wp-image-1624\" style=\"width:229px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fishing-Net-Marker.jpg?resize=1024%2C962&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fishing-Net-Marker.jpg?resize=300%2C282&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fishing-Net-Marker.jpg?resize=768%2C721&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fishing-Net-Marker.jpg?resize=1536%2C1443&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fishing-Net-Marker.jpg?w=1747&amp;ssl=1 1747w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <em>Cadiz<\/em> we worked our way south, with a stop in <em>Barbete<\/em> and then on to Gibraltar (<a href=\"https:\/\/alcaidesamarina.com\/\">Alcadaisa Marina<\/a> in La Linea, Spain) the next day (6\/30). Orcas were still a major concern all along the Portugal coast and into the Med, so we tried to stay in under 20 M of water (as advised), but had to go into deeper water occasionally to avoid fishing nets.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The map shows our route and cardinal marks (triangles) indicating the fishing zone and whether we must pass east\/west\/north\/south of the mark. We also had some fireworks (<em>petardos<\/em>), just in case, but we never saw any Orcas and thankfully didn\u2019t have to use them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We had come into Gibraltar from the other direction in 2021, but the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rock_of_Gibraltar\">Rock of Gibraltar<\/a>\u201d is just as impressive this time\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, we couldn\u2019t stay long because the wind forecast was really good to sail to Cartegena, Spain the next day (7\/1).&nbsp; However, we spent a week here in 2021 and visited many of the <a href=\"https:\/\/moxieenmer.com\/?p=841\">major attractions such as the restaurant at the top of the Rock and underground tunnels from WWII<\/a>\u2026. so much history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Traffic to Cartegena\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/imRix0BKbmY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Barbete to Gibraltar\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J84vV5aoREE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coming into Gibraltar (from Barbete, Spain)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a short bus ride over to Gibraltar \u2013 to provision in a proper English shop \u2013 we cast off the lines at 7:00 am for the ~36 hour sail to Cartegena.&nbsp; Orcas were still a concern for the 1<sup>st<\/sup> half, and we had lots of \u201ctraffic\u201d as well!&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wind held up for about 10 hours and then abruptly died\u2026. We went from 15+ Knots from behind to 5 Knot headwinds in 5 minutes \u2013 Anthony said he had never seen anything like that before!&nbsp; <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At least we had sailed fast for the first bit to ensure we arrived before dark on Tuesday. We motor-sailed the rest of the way and came in around 5:30 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last step was to get fuel before settling into our berth.&nbsp; It was a tight squeeze, made more difficult by winds and the kids water sports camp just in front of us\u2026. Once we finished refueling, we alerted the counselors we intended to move, so they \u201ccorralled\u201d the kids\u2026 We were pulling out and just about to make the turn when the rowing team came out from around the \u201ccorner\u201d paddling right in front of us\u2026. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Water-Sport-Camp-scaled.jpeg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Water-Sport-Camp-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Water-Sport-Camp-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Water-Sport-Camp-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Water-Sport-Camp-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Water-Sport-Camp-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Water-Sport-Camp-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Water-Sport-Camp-scaled.jpeg?w=2250&amp;ssl=1 2250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Yacht-Porto-Cartegena-scaled.jpeg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Moxie in slip at Yacht Porto Cartegena\" class=\"wp-image-1634\" style=\"width:408px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Yacht-Porto-Cartegena-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Yacht-Porto-Cartegena-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Yacht-Porto-Cartegena-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Yacht-Porto-Cartegena-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Yacht-Porto-Cartegena-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Yacht-Porto-Cartegena-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/moxieenmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Yacht-Porto-Cartegena-scaled.jpeg?w=2250&amp;ssl=1 2250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was pandemonium for a few seconds, with a few choice words&#8230; &#8220;Sh!t\u2026 Anthony\u2026 reverse, reverse\u2026.\u201d Luckily, we had our headsets on, so weren&#8217;t yelling this for all to hear.   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