Seville is ok but didn’t blow me away. Ronda is quite picturesque. Has a lot of Asian tourists with selfie-sticks.
Cádiz final
Joined a 2h walking tour today (free/by donation), learned a bit about the city’s history and picked up some fun facts along the way. Napoleon never managed to conquer the city and when he finally retreated, he left behind his cannons. To this day they serve as “corner protectors” for the houses’ edges in the […]
Cádiz
Cádiz, one of the oldest cities in Europe and surrounded on 3 3/4 sides by water is currently providing me with shelter within its ancient walls. The old town is one of the nicest I’ve ever seen. The buildings are in good shape, free of satellite dishes and the alleys too narrow to park cars. […]
Cádiz, Dusk and after
Trainee’s Log, Sept 26th, Day 10
Finally, some sleep. My watch lead was kind enough to skip me for anchor watch and I got the night to myself. I’m far from well rested but definitely fitter than the days before. The sea is dead quiet and we run on engine towards Cadiz. Arriving in port in the late afternoon it’s once […]
Trainee’s Log, Sept 25th, Day 9
At 7:30 I’m thrown out of bed and told to report to bridge at 8:00. I think they have a conspiracy here to not let me get more than 6h of sleep. On the bridge I’m greeted by the captain and first officer who enquire about my health condition. I’m grumpy as fuck, don’t give […]