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eva's current location
Lisbon, the launchpad of legends and gateway to the globe during the Age of Discoveries, teemed with the spirit of adventure in the 15th and 16th centuries. From these rusty docks, visionaries like Vasco da Gama and the daring Magellan set their sails toward the uncharted, forever altering the course of global trade and navigation. Lisbon’s ports buzzed with the anticipation of new worlds, is the place from which we begin to venture into the Atlantic Ocean.
Our next stop will be Madeira where there should be good hiking above water and heaps of fish under the water! Check the “What’s next” section further down to read more about our upcoming journey to The Hague and England.
Eva's current location
Right now, Eva is in Aalborg, where we’ll spend some days before continuing west through the Limfjord.
Soon, we’ll be sailing west down the Limfjord to Thyboron. There we’ll pick up our new dive compressor so that we can dive anywhere we want! Check the “What’s next” section further down to read more about our upcoming journey to The Hague and England.
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Our route around the world
- English channel
- North-west Spain
- Portugal
- Madeira & Canary islands
- Gambia
- Cape Verde
- French Guyana
- Suriname
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Bonaire
- Panama
- Galapagos Islands
- French Polynesia
- … and further West
What's next
Madeira
Spain and Portugal have been treating us incredibly well, almost too well! With a daily pastel de nata, heaps of delicious food, and plenty of port wine, it feels like they’re spoiling us. 😉 To counteract all this indulgence, we’ve picked up running again to stay in shape before crossing the Atlantic.
Our next destination is Madeira, wll into the Atlantic Ocean. We expect the journey to take about five days of sailing, marking our longest crossing yet. This should give us plenty of time to finally catch something with our fishing gear, though luck hasn’t been on our side so far. Fingers crossed!
Madeira isn’t nicknamed the “Hawaii of Europe” for nothing. Despite its small size, the island boasts steep and lush mountains that promise breathtaking hikes. With water temperatures around 24 degrees Celsius in the summer and a rich marine life, we’re looking forward to a lot of free-diving and scuba diving once we arrive.
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are a popular stop for sailors journeying from Europe to the Caribbean and often serve as the starting point for the Atlantic crossing. This popularity stems from their strategic location, significantly south and west of mainland Europe, which shortens the crossing. Additionally, the islands provide an excellent opportunity to stock up on essentials like food, water, and diesel. Numerous marinas across the islands, especially in Gran Canaria and Tenerife, offer well-equipped facilities for repairs, resupply, and rest, boasting exceptional amenities and services.
Nature-wise, the islands have much to offer. Each island flaunts its unique geological features, attributed to their volcanic origins. Lanzarote’s Timanfaya National Park and Tenerife’s Teide National Park display stark, moon-like terrains that highlight the dramatic volcanic activity. In contrast, islands like La Gomera and La Palma feature lush, verdant forests. La Gomera’s Garajonay National Park is particularly notable for its ancient laurel forests, remnants of the Tertiary period. The islands are also famed for their beautiful beaches, which we look very much forward to before heading towards the African continent.
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