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CW 46 2002
02.11- -09.11.2002
This logbook is a little shorter than usual. Firstly, because I'm writing
it during the crossing to Tortuga and am busy sailing, and secondly nothing
much has happened.
On Sunday afternoon there's a Happy Hour at the hollandaise restaurant and
that's when lots of sailors meet here. The reason: a beer costs 300 Bolivar;
that is 20 cents. But the food is also quite nice and the day ends rather
relaxed.
And then, on Monday, there's a lot to do. First, I take the laundry. I found
a washing place where one load, including drying and folding only costs 2
Euro. Then, I continue to the hairdresser; the "mop" has to go.
On my way there it starts to rain, with such force that the main roads of
Porlamar turn into furious rivers. Crossing the street on foot is impossible
and since I wanted to go shopping anyway I call a taxi.
Originally I'd planned my shopping tour for the end of the week, but at the
hairdresser large demonstrations in Caracas were shown on TV and it's quite
possible that everything will come to a standstill for a few days again.
I'm returning with 5 full shopping carts, pick up the laundry on my way, and
by the time everything is packed away it's already 10pm.
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On Tuesday the wind-generator is finally set up. Believe it or not, it took 4 weeks for the supporting frame to be made; and the result doesn't really knock me off my feet. To me it looks as if they tried, but didn't really get it right. |
But on Wednesday I'm finally mobile again, after spending the last
days rowing through the bay (which isn't exactly small) or employing
a tow-service.
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Also, I found a good place for the old dinghy; Frank picks it up proudly
and especially Gerda will be pleased since she always got pretty wet
in their old, rather small dinghy. |
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… until then, all the best to you
TOM
