A rollie-pollie night and sea-legs!

We anchored in a somewhat protected spot off of Estapona, Spain.  The water LOOKED flat, but appearances can be decieving.  That calm water brought in groups of 1-2 foot rolling ripples.  They looked like nothing, but the boat rocked from side to side all night.  And waves come in sets, as you probably have heard.  Flat calm for 15 seconds or so, then rock/boom/ rock/boom rock/boom.  Just when you're about asleep.  

Finally I did fall asleep just after sunset, which is at about 10.  It was fitful.  Then promptly at mid-night, fireworks.   The Spanish seem to have more stamina in the middle of the night than at any other time of day.  The streets were crowded with cheering crowds watching the fireworks.  Kids, babies, families.  Our kids slept through it.  I went back to 'sleep'.

We are on shore for an hour or so today, just to check email and get a few supplies before taking off for a 3-4 day passage to the Baleric islands (Majorca, Minorca, etc). Now on land, we feel sick and dizzy.   Once we get to the Balerics, we expect to have warm waters and more time in one place.  And calmer anchorages!!

I have been keeping up with work.  I love having the connection to 'the world', which I miss dearly sometimes and other times wonder why I was so attached.  Aethan misses his friends a lot and could use an email (send to whitleyjl@yahoo.com) or to his webpage. 

Hope all is well with you.  Ciao!