Puerto la Cruz, July 2014

We had some trouble with our anchor since the extra lead melted out on our CQR anchor when we had it re-galvanized in Guatemala 2 years ago. Jaco welded a loop onto the anchor and then poured melted lead on the anchor.

meat selection at the PLC market

plantains

 The PLC market is one of the most spectacular markets we have ever experienced. One can find almost ANYTHING for sale here. (but might struggel to find the same alley or shop on a second time)
We filled the empty lockers with fresh provisions, getting ready for a few weeks at the offshore islands.

creamy avos

friendly garlic seller

Christelle just love these small peppers, they keep for weeks on the boat.

tomatoes and peppers

Unwashed potatoes also keep for weeks, much longer than washed potatoes.

These are called "provisions"... it are the basic ingredients for a Sancocho. (traditional heavy soup)

On market days we take the local porpuestos @ N$1/U$10cents

Every day a few groups of Macaws fly over our boats at the marina.
Heading West in the mornings and East in the evenings.

At last we are ready to cast off!

and go sailing - fishing!!