Culatra did its job. We were tanned and rested, ready for a summer of exploration. Cadiz, Spain, was our next stop.
Our daughter, Emily (a.k.a., Luna -- more on that later), was scheduled to arrive in Cadiz (pronounced CAH-deeth) on June 27th, to join us for the next leg of our voyage. We sailed there directly from Culatra, an 80 mile day, the wind cooperating once again -- not too much, not too little, and from the right direction. We took a berth at Puerto America Marina on the very tip of the Cadiz peninsula.
We spent the next few days absorbing Cadiz's extraordinary atmosphere. A few photos help explain our experience.
The people of Cadiz really like their beaches. With the air temperature at about 90 degree Fahrenheit and a touch of humidity, the cool water was very popular.
At every turn, a statue or beautiful piece of sculpture adorned a public space.
A labyrinth of narrow pedestrian-only streets occupied most of the old part of the city, stretching from one side of the peninsula to the other. Shops and residences mixed easily offering easy access to life's necessities.
The old part of the city was surrounded by a large wall dating back to the 16th century, creating a fortress effect.
The gates through the wall had to be remodeled to accommodate 21st century traffic.
The view from the top of the cathredral suggests a clean city in dress whites, perhaps consistent with the city's heritage as the long-time headquarters of the Spanish navy.
The Cadiz Cathedral
Beautiful gardens seemed to occupy every corner.
Our daughter, Emily (a.k.a., Luna -- more on that later), was scheduled to arrive in Cadiz (pronounced CAH-deeth) on June 27th, to join us for the next leg of our voyage. We sailed there directly from Culatra, an 80 mile day, the wind cooperating once again -- not too much, not too little, and from the right direction. We took a berth at Puerto America Marina on the very tip of the Cadiz peninsula.
We spent the next few days absorbing Cadiz's extraordinary atmosphere. A few photos help explain our experience.
The people of Cadiz really like their beaches. With the air temperature at about 90 degree Fahrenheit and a touch of humidity, the cool water was very popular.
At every turn, a statue or beautiful piece of sculpture adorned a public space.
A labyrinth of narrow pedestrian-only streets occupied most of the old part of the city, stretching from one side of the peninsula to the other. Shops and residences mixed easily offering easy access to life's necessities.
The old part of the city was surrounded by a large wall dating back to the 16th century, creating a fortress effect.
The gates through the wall had to be remodeled to accommodate 21st century traffic.
The view from the top of the cathredral suggests a clean city in dress whites, perhaps consistent with the city's heritage as the long-time headquarters of the Spanish navy.
The Cadiz Cathedral
Beautiful gardens seemed to occupy every corner.
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