2015-09-24 Porto Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena Island to Cala Coticcio, Caprera Island, Sardinia, Italy

Our friends prepare for their departure
Our friends prepare for their departure
A lovely wave goodbye from Cathy and Veronique
A lovely wave goodbye from Cathy and Veronique
After a cold, windy and rainy day yesterday, this morning looks much better
After a cold, windy and rainy day yesterday, this morning the day looks much better

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We were pleased we came into the port a couple of days ago as the forecast for winds and rain was correct
We were pleased we came into the port mid afternoon a couple of days ago. That day we managed to do all the washing (and drying) after the departure of our guests. Yesterday as forecasted, the wind and lots of rain came, so we were quite secure here in the port
Most of the yachts have already departed
As we were not in such a hurry to leave, by the time we departed the port most of the yachts had already left
Porto Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena Island
Porto Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena Island
We pass another ferry bringing passengers to the island
We pass another ferry bringing passengers to the island
The military is out on patrol today
The military is out on patrol today – they actually did a circuit around our boat!!
After leaving La Maddalena Island we return to Caprera Island and continue north up the west coast
After leaving La Maddalena Island we return to Caprera Island and continue north up the west coast
We arrive in Cala Coticcio, a lovely bay on the west coast of Caprera Island
We arrive in Cala Coticcio, a lovely bay on the west coast of Caprera Island
The sun seems to be shining on just one of the rocks in the cove
The sun seems to be shining on just one of the rocks in the cove
This is very popular anchorage during high season however only a couple of yachts are moored here as we arrive
This is very popular anchorage during high season however only a couple of yachts are moored here as we arrive
After we drop our anchor here in this beautiful bay, a few more small boats arrive
After we drop our anchor here in this beautiful bay, a few more small boats come

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There are 2 small beaches at the head of the bay that can only be accessed by boat or by a 45 minute walk here by track
There are 2 small beaches at the head of the bay that can only be accessed by boat or by a 45 minute walk here by a track

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The scenery is stunning
The scenery is stunning
The rock formations all around the bay are unusual
The rock formations all around the bay are quite unusual

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This little dachhund has perched itself on the bowspit to have a look at the beach where it's owner has swam to
This little dachhund has perched itself on the bowspit to have a look at the beach where it’s owner has swam to
Another large yacht sails by
Another large yacht sails by
In the distance we can see the mountains of Sardinia
In the distance we can see the mountains of Sardinia
Superb sunset
Superb sunset
083 Vegetarian pasta for dinner aboard tonight
Vegetarian pasta for dinner aboard tonight

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