Atlantic crossing

After the English Channel we went across the North Atlantic. It is usually quite rough. So the waves first came towards us and we rocked back and forth. When we caught big waves, the water splashed violently. Later, the waves came from the side and rocked us back and forth. This was rather uncomfortable, especially for sleeping. Fortunately, I never got seasick.

The further we went south, the warmer and calmer it became. And you could go outside from time to time.

After 10 days of crossing (which were never boring) Miami appeared on the horizon. The entrance to the port is very impressive because it is right in front of the city and there are incredibly many boats and jet skis driving around. Skyline and sunset included. There was also some shore leave. But only for a few hours because we had to set sail again early in the morning (in the container business, not a minute is wasted at the port). Past the Florida Keys on the right and Cuba on the left (or as we sailors say: starboard and port), we set course for my destination, Veracruz.

We arrived there early on Sunday, April 22nd, but had to wait for another day because our berth was not yet free. So we entered the port on Monday and I could see my ship on land for the first time.

Veracruz itself is nothing special. But peaceful and quite safe. It has a small historic old town area and a lot of beach. Just right for acclimatizing and making new plans.

In the hostel, I got the tip to visit the state of Oaxaca. That was actually not planned. But the first research showed that you can surf well on the Pacific coast there and it is very scenic. And when I found the Oasis Surf & Language School in Puerto Escondido, I was hooked...

So I spontaneously booked a four-week Spanish and surfing course. Starting on May 1st. There will be a stopover in Oaxaca de Juárez, the state capital. It is supposed to be incredibly beautiful.

We will see...