When we left la gemera, we had to cross the ocean for a week. The first day it was a bit restless. But for the rest, everything was quiet. Except for the fourth night. The boat was on its side for a while. But...
The crossing to The Gambia - a journey of extremes
After a trip of 6 days and 15 hours (all sailed, only 3 hours mothered) we dropped our anchor last night at 3.00 am at Half Die, the anchorage near Banjul, the capital of The Gambia at the beginning of...
Swimming and karting with the Barbarossa
We had to get up early because we had to catch the ferry together with the barbarossa. it was a few minutes walk to the ferry (about 5 minutes). when we got there we had to show our passports. we didn't have them...
Karting with the Barbarossa
We had to get up very early for karting. Together with the Barbarossa we went to the ferry. I was allowed chips. That was good. When we got there we went karting. The kids were allowed first. Then the parents. Giel and...
After crossing from Madeira a week on La Gomera
On Saturday morning (Oct 24th) we say goodbye to Mom, Inge and Luc at 6.15 a.m. when they are picked up by a taxi to go to the airport. We look back on a very nice and valuable week. As well as...
Cousin, aunt and grandmother visiting
Last Saturday we went to pick up Luc, Inge and Grandma from the airport. It was completely dark when we drove there. We went through six tunnels. The longest tunnel was 2 km. We also ate apple pie that...
Family reunion on Madeira
For a change, an (uncensored) travel report by a guest author. I (Inge) went on a week visit with mum and Luc, with a suitcase full of presents, herbs, malaria pills, books about Gambia and technical gadgets for the boat. Saturday October 17th...