Palma, Mallorca

Full Moon never ceases to amaze and delight us and this last full moon and lunar eclipse in Cabo Malgrats did not disappoint us. As usual, everyone in the cala (cove) left at sunset and we were anchored all by ourselves, and we claimed it as OURS! Mother Moon rose over the cliffs and we were blessed by a shooting star, bright and red that we were sure dropped right into the ocean before our very eyes. We lay on the foredeck for hours being rocked by Yemaya and basking in the fullness of light. What a life........

Cruising back into Palma for the first time this year we were excited as we saw the cathedral high and mighty as we came into port. Palma is one of the most beautiful seaside cities of the world and since we have become so familiar with it last year and this, it is one of those cities that we call "Ours".

While getting some work done on the boat we also took plenty of time to enjoy our favorite restaurants and long walks in the evenings along the old city, listening to music here and there. One evening we were sure we had been transported back in time as we sat in a little pizza joint and listened to quintessential Bob Dylan. Altho Barcelona had more variety and cheaper prices in restaurants than here, Richard says the best Indian food in all the world is here and he just couldn't get enough of "Chicken Tika Masala". Willow says it's just too hot to eat.....
The first day we arrived they broke a record at 106 degrees and 100% humidity. Makes us appreciate that dry hot desert heat.

Right before we left Palma the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior docked just 200 yards from us. For those who are too young to know about or remember Greenpeace from times long ago here's some info: The first Rainbow Warrior was sunk by the French as they were protesting nuclear testing in the south Pacific in the mid 80's. This ship was commissioned in 89 and has been active in all the oceans of the world every since. We are proud and pleased to know that they are still active, protecting our waters and environment even now.

Our time here in Palma and Mallorca is drawing to a close and we are sailing away for the island of Mennorca on our way to new territories of Sardenia and Corsica. New islands, new languages, new food, new adventures for expansion of all that is..........