Cartagena

Finally arrived in Cartagena. At one stage we planned to rush straight here from France but the weather and other things changed our plans. Fortunately because we would have missed a lot of experiences, sights sand people we met along the way taking our time across the Northern Spanish coast and Portuguese coast.

Cartagena is a very nice neat  city. A lot of yachts spend their winters here as the climate is quite nice and there is a lot to do and prices are reasonable. Cost to live aboard in the marina is around 500 euro’s/month and the city is mainly local Spanish so it has an active social scene all year round, not just in the Summer season. If we planned to stay aboard we would definitely consider Cartagena as a good option. The marina also has social activities, BBQ’s etc over winter.

When we arrived it was HOT and we spent the afternoon cleaning Sephina and doing the laundry dance in the big bucket. Moored next to Vaughan and Lynda on the outside pontoon. A little washy from the fishing boats but not a problem. The long term moorings are a bit more protected inside.

Had a wander around the town, ate delicious Yogurt and fruit cups and did a big grocery shop to last a week or 2.

We met a few of the local marina residents and had some nice meals, although our Tapas experiences weren't as nice as they could have been.

We had Vaughan and Lynda and Wally and Laurie over for dome drinks and nibbles. Next day Pagen and Tango came over and we had a nice afternoon jamming on Sephina with guitars and Piano.

Also met a fellow Aussie, Harry from Canberra on board Malua, a great bloke and  a wealth of experience as he has been cruising the Med for several years. Harry is on his way across the Atlantic and headed to Gibraltar and Portugal over the next few months.

Did a big shop on Monday, bought a juicer after we were inspired by the movie Fat Sick and nearly dead (thanks V), Went to Decathlon and bought some flippers and a few other bits n pieces.

5 nights at 35 Euros/night and its time to move on. (A good rate considering the season)