Our ports have been changed due
to the inclement weather. With the pelting
rain and the very strong 100K winds, we could hit 10 meter waves if we
proceed. So instead of Casablanca, we
stopped in Tangier. Very quickly they arranged a few tours that we could take
and I chose the one to Tetuoin. We had
a lovely bus ride through the country and then were guided through the medina
and to a restaurant where had delicious mint tea and cookies. 
It was all very interesting. The only opportunity for shopping was a
carpet place that had some pretty pricey handicrafts. We were unable to find any bargains
there. I was so hoping to see a market
with spices and leather goods and such, but it wasn’t to be.
While watching the bad weather
approach, I was able to catch the beginnings of a waterspout. It was interesting seeing the clouds change
and the spout forming. At one point, I
was sure that it reached the water, but due to the distance, I couldn’t be
absolutely sure. I was so happy just to
have been looking in the right direction at the right time and get the pictures
that I did.
We were able to see the Rock of Gibralter although it was slightly obscured by the low clouds. It was enough that we could tell what it was. Had it been a nicer day I could easily image what a great sight it must be.
So with the cancellation of
Casablanca, then came the cancellation of Funchal, Portugal and Tenerife Canary
Islands. This nasty low pressure area is
staying around for 36 to 48 hours with high winds and big seas. We are going north to escape and will be
arriving in Cadiz, Spain at noon and then tomorrow at 2:00 pm we will leave and
take the next 6 days instead of the scheduled 5 to cross the Atlantic to the
Caribbean. We should be back on track by
then.
We are told that this is unusual
weather and is disappointing, but we will make the best of it. We are rocking and rolling even on this
route. Not sure what the temperature
will be when we get to Cadiz, but the skies are bright so I am optimistic.
2 comments:
WOW, great picture of the waterspout!
Sorry about all the cancellations!
Tough break on the other ports. I guess the weather is certainly a consideration and I do hope all goes well on your crossing. I know Casablanca was one of the spots you particularly wanted to see. You will just have to "Sail it again Sam!"
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