May 11 2008, Mother’s Day, day after McKenzie’s 2nd birthday party (actual birthday May 6th)
I have been in Palma De Mallorca for 5 days… and it is still very weird. The day I arrived was beautiful and sunny, I slept off my jet lag on the beach. Day 2, a bit overcast- spent the day window shopping and dodging drunk Germans. I would not have guessed that needed to know German for a trip to Spain; it must be Germany’s spring break. Day 3- Started work! The boat is lovely, 112’ Westport. I have a tiny cabin, but it is good. The owner’s are lovely grandparents, I have yet to meet the grandkid’s (that could change everything). Since the first day, it has been cold and rainy, long trousers and a good jacket, cold. poop.
Tomorrow we set off for Menorca. I have read it is smaller and much less developed, it should be exactly what the owners like, and me.
there is a constanly changing itenerary, but roughly: France for the rest of May into June, Italy June/July, and Greece until November?? lots of tim ein Greece.
We were going to Cannes! but after securing a spot at the Marina, the Capt. discovered it was around $5000 US a day, we will be anchored a bit off shore ( i will see it, probably not touch it).
what i have seen/done in Palme de Mallorca: great coffee! amazing old cathedral (learned nothing on the german lead tour), everything is closed noon to 3pm/ Siesta, everything of use is closed on Sunday, no one is ever in a hurry- no matter how long that cashier's line gets, she will answer the phone and chat, the waiter will not bring you a check until you ask for it, and no one seems to be too upset that i can barely communicate, it is all calm and leisurely.
lots of yachts: John Deacon's boat, of Queen (the rock band) fame is just next to us! who know's what other "once celebrity" I will see this season. Does "M/Y Melody Maker" have any connection to the Marley family?
Things i can now say:
"Ich spreche kein Deutsch" - I do not speak german
"Ihr Haar macht mir Kopfschmerzen" -Your hair gives me a headache ( i found this helpfull in getting the drunk german teenagers away)
"donde se encuentra un Internet Café" - Sapnish/ where is an internet cafe?
I have been in Palma De Mallorca for 5 days… and it is still very weird. The day I arrived was beautiful and sunny, I slept off my jet lag on the beach. Day 2, a bit overcast- spent the day window shopping and dodging drunk Germans. I would not have guessed that needed to know German for a trip to Spain; it must be Germany’s spring break. Day 3- Started work! The boat is lovely, 112’ Westport. I have a tiny cabin, but it is good. The owner’s are lovely grandparents, I have yet to meet the grandkid’s (that could change everything). Since the first day, it has been cold and rainy, long trousers and a good jacket, cold. poop.
Tomorrow we set off for Menorca. I have read it is smaller and much less developed, it should be exactly what the owners like, and me.
there is a constanly changing itenerary, but roughly: France for the rest of May into June, Italy June/July, and Greece until November?? lots of tim ein Greece.
We were going to Cannes! but after securing a spot at the Marina, the Capt. discovered it was around $5000 US a day, we will be anchored a bit off shore ( i will see it, probably not touch it).
what i have seen/done in Palme de Mallorca: great coffee! amazing old cathedral (learned nothing on the german lead tour), everything is closed noon to 3pm/ Siesta, everything of use is closed on Sunday, no one is ever in a hurry- no matter how long that cashier's line gets, she will answer the phone and chat, the waiter will not bring you a check until you ask for it, and no one seems to be too upset that i can barely communicate, it is all calm and leisurely.
lots of yachts: John Deacon's boat, of Queen (the rock band) fame is just next to us! who know's what other "once celebrity" I will see this season. Does "M/Y Melody Maker" have any connection to the Marley family?
Things i can now say:
"Ich spreche kein Deutsch" - I do not speak german
"Ihr Haar macht mir Kopfschmerzen" -Your hair gives me a headache ( i found this helpfull in getting the drunk german teenagers away)
"donde se encuentra un Internet Café" - Sapnish/ where is an internet cafe?
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