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  • Step 38: from Getxo to Bilbao

    Step 38: from Getxo to Bilbao

    Between big city life, buddy-boating and feeling “overprikkeld” We had made it to Bilbao, or rather its fancy suburb at the river mouth Getxo. We were greeted upon arrival by a friendly harbour master who had been already instructed by our buddy boat Famara and their Spanish crew member. Safely moored next to them, André’s…

  • Step 37: Refugee in Lekeitia

    Step 37: Refugee in Lekeitia

    Shelter from wind and wave Seeking refuge from the wind, rain and swell. We were bound for Bilbao initially, but the Atlantic showed us once more that travelling by sailboat means having ideas rather than fixed plans. The wind came from the front onto our bow, it was meant to turn so we could set…

  • Step 36: “unverhofft kommt oft” – Getaria

    Step 36: “unverhofft kommt oft” – Getaria

    As a German proverb goes “Unverhofft kommt oft” Welcome to the foodie-paradise! In German we say “unverhofft kommt oft”. Unexpected things often happen, and when they do, they are usually meant to happen. Our stop in Getaria fell into this category. As we got somewhat evicted from the harbour in San Sebastián and were not…

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