IBIZA 2

Having survived all the turmoil and adventure of the storm to end all storms, we decided to have a leisurely day and maybe go to anchor off later in the afternoon. So a stroll to the supermarket for gas and a few essentials from the deli, and back for lunch and a siesta before going across the bay in the water taxi. The side of the bay we are on is all hotels, and the shops and old town are on the other side where the ferries and cruise boats go . It is no hardship to get the water taxi as it comes in right by us. So off we went and had a lovely view of the castle and cathedral. The castle is one of 18 similar dotted around the Mediterranean and dates from mostly the 1500's although it was built on land that haad been occupied by the Phoenicians and Carthaginians, Romans and Moors.
So having got this far we had to walk up to the top, which was some distance up winding cobbled streets. But it was worth every minute. The construction is immense, and how they did it without the cranes is amazing. It is full of spiral escape tunnels from the top to the bottom, and there are placards describing the formation of the bastions and defence works. The cathedral is at the very top, and wonderful. The view from the top is across the bay to where we are berthed to the left of the break water in the foreground, in front of the big white hotel.
So having had our excellent exercise it seemed appropriate to explore the shops on the lower levels, and Dave now sports his very own designer t-shirt to go with Alex's, and of course by now it was going to be far to late to go anchor, so a meal was on the cards. Our second meal out since we left Scotland. Not counting the take away fish and chips at Howth for our wedding anniversary. Dear Dave paid for his indulgence with the need for the Rennies later on.
We will be sad to say good by the Ian and Suzi and the kids, Nathan and Sara who we got to know here. The children were great, young Nathan is 4 and can't stop talking, and loves catching fish. Sara is just walking and wants to take off everywhere. Many thanks to them for the farewell brekkie!
Here are Ian, Suzi, Nathan and Sara with 2 eco warriors in the background.