Olli was here: Ganga (Gibraltar

Ready to leave Gibraltar

We started leaving before sunrise but preparations took a lot longer that we expected and we headed to the sea at 1pm. Sea current was against us so we used motor to get to the open. The sea was swarmed with massive ships but with amazing skill and determination we found a way out.
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295 Tankers and 1252 Cargoships

Skipping Marocco was my price for nice passage to Lanzarote

Good sailors always have high collars

While taking the picture above I took over 20 shots that did not please me. Finally I got one where I think I look handsome and can proudly show everyone how I see myself as a sailor.

We (mostly Ben) tried to catch fish during the trip and the outcome was one cute bonito. Each day on the boat was much like the other involving lots of sleep at irregular rhythm, beautiful sky, and sometimes ship passing by. In the beginning I felt a bit seasick (though I refused to accept it at first). In my case it did not come too much from stomach but with slight fatigue and head ache. After three days I had accustomed to the conditions and sailing felt comfortable again.

Bonito and blue legged boobie

Cowboy of the ocean

Sunset among others

Day among others

Red and orange

Wave is way bigger than it seems

Window in my room

Sitting on the bow

Monster on board

After five and half days sailing we were happily on land again and it did not take too long to destroy a fair bottle of Olde English cider we brought with us from Gibraltar. Pod of dolphins escorted us for some time but i guess they were slightly shy because most of them left before we could take pictures. Baby dolphins playing in front of the boat were really cute and there was even one handsome jump!