Extra time in Barcelona

We always like to spend an extra day to unwind after our guests, but we did not expect to be staying in Barcelona because of a La Tremontonia , or Mistril if you are French, blowing up in the Gulf of Lyon. This is a strong wind that suddenly blows in from the north west (suddenly means within a couple of hours) . When we were with Dave and Carol we kiddingly said as we looked at the hazy sky, “I hope this is not what they think is a brilliant sky.” The cruising guides say the La Tremontonia is preceded by a brilliant sky and cigar shaped clouds. Guess what. This afternoon the sky cleared and cigar shaped clouds started to appear. Then guess what. The winds started to build and are expected to be as high as 50 knots. We are glad we are still in the Barcelona marina.

Anyway here we are on the 17th of July saying to ourselves, we love Barcelona, so why is this so bad? Now we get to go to the Maritime Museum and see some of the Classic Boat Sailing Regatta. We will also get to make another run to the store to lay in a couple more cases of Albarińo wine.