Portugal

La Ola at the dock at Villamoura
La Ola at the dock at Villamoura
Captain Blue Bear still on duty
Big cat with spacious living area
And ginormous galley
My cabin
A cabin fit for a gatito, although he was very shy
No need to sit inside when it is so warm, even in November
Taking a day trip westbound
Local kids out sailing
Britt driving with autopilot on a very windless day.
Very porous limestone coastline with lots of caves
And nice beaches
And lighthouses
Another pretty coastal village
Lovely old light house, ugly new light
Portimao, across from where we anchored
Entrance to harbor
Our overnight anchorage
Across the harbor
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Nice beach behind us
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In the dink to Ferragudo for a walk and dinner
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The old castle at Ferragudo
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Waterfront at Ferragudo
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Fishing boat on a buoy
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Portugese tiles
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Old town was a little tired
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Could use a little love, but nice place nonetheless
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Still lots of flowers in November
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Church steeple could use some love
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Kids practicing for something
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The castle on the point from town
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Tiny cobblestone streets
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And more flowers
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Pretty tile work
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Spots to stop along the way
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Brit and Axel at a delicious snapper dinner
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Capturing something on the way back to La Ola
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The castle at dusk
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Sunset from anchor
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Now the town looks a little prettier
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Axel even has a 3d printer onboard
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The morning light on the beach
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Motoring back on another windless day
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Early early morning flight from Faro to Lisbon
Capture
Video of our cruise up the coast on La Ola