LaGmra Day 12 - Los Cristianos 05 Dec, 06 - 22.05

For a change, a fairly short one today.
I have reserved 1 day to buy or replace any items on board as we went through the check lists. Today. We sailed across to Los Cristianos, Tenerife around 10.00 get some replacement dry bags, EPOXY, spare fuses etc from Pesquera Y Navales in Los Cristianos, the nautical shop just by the marina. As going to the next island is quite an event in La Gomera, I offered to do some shopping for for other people in the marina. Incidentally, I also found out, this considerably lengthens the shopping list, which in turn is inversely proportional to the time available on shore.
Impressively, we also managed to squeeze in a 2 hour drive to Puerto De La Cruiz in the North, to pick up some replacement marine stickers.
The past two weeks have been a bit of a blur. Its been exactly 2 weeks since we have been in La Gomera. Its taken a little longer than expected. But Ias they say, can't go to sea either with instructions written in ketchup on the back of a KFC napkin.
We've been working all hours, chasing suppliers and making modifications necessary. My onshore technical duties are almost complete, including Hull Work - patching, painting, anti fouling, Servicing Electrics and Watermaker, Safety Equipment - distress flares etc, WaterTight hatches, Ropes & Moorings, Licences and Certifications, VHF DSC, First Aid, Spares, Maintenance & Tools, Healthcare, Food, All Onboard electronics - GPS, Transponder, Argos Beacons, EPIRB, Charts & Manuals.
I am satisfied our level of readiness and ready to concentrate on the next bit - 1 day of marine trials and the course ahead.
On a lighter note, here is a photo of a entertaining store sign I spotted in Los Cristianos - "Bloody Hell Offer"
Presumably, the owner is of Asian origin and I assume he means that it is wat a customer says when he hears the price of ciggies - Bloody Hell!. The only thing is, I'm not entirely sure if it means the price is too high or too low. Los Cristianos is expensive.
Thanks to everyone for the phone calls and well wishing emails. I appreciate them all. Its difficult to catch up with everyone before I leave, so do apologise if I have missed out on anyone.
Tomorrow we have interviews scheduled w/TV Canarias and a few other journalists.
That's all for today, over and out,
B
PS. Note to Rune: Could not find Endomine in Tenerife or La Gomera, have alternatives on board.
TODAYS PHOTOS -
1. San Sebastian Marina as seen from sea

2. Pesquera Y Navales 

3. Bloody Hell Offer!!