At Sea en route to Malaga, Spain

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 16th September 2023

Once again we find ourselves in very flat seas. It is a little cooler at 19 C and there is a bit of intermittent rain drizzle, but otherwise it is a pleasant day at sea.

There are many more ships on the water as we get closer to the Mediterranean Sea. We are told that 300 ships per day pass through the Gibraltar Strait. Sadly our passage through the Strait will be just after midnight so there will be nothing to see.





The highlight of the day was this spectacular sunset

Tomorrow we will be in Malaga in Spain

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