"Babette" was here!

Armed with little cans of paint, brushes, straight edges and string to measure and draw concentric circles we do our second Pier Painting showing that "Babette" was here in Porto Santo! The wall is full of those who have gone before us, so we have to find an area of non-recognizable spots of peeling paint to claim. Hot work in the blazing sun, rewarded with a swim in the sea.

A dinghy visit from "Christina", newly arrived, brings news from other sailor friends still in Spain and Portugal. Great to see our ever cheerful and enthusiastic "Christina" sailors again!
The "Festival Colombo" closes today. It's been an impressive event in a tiny town, pop.5000. Very professional, catering to a family crowd, completely devoid of pop groups and loud drunks.

Lots of culture. So why are all these people crowding the arenas, enjoying themselves?