To Pula ⛵️🌊☕️🌿

Julie

The persistent swell and the fact that we are not allowed to leave our dinghy on the beach make us decide to move on. We quickly prepare the boat for sailing, pull the dinghy onto the deck and lift the anchor. At first, we plan to sail back to Poetto. Along the way, we chat with Oriane and Eliseo from Bee Sailing and learn that they are anchored in the bay near Pula. We decide to change course. The sea is rough, with large waves, and we are not sure whether we will even make it into the bay. Now and then, waves crash over the deck. Despite the conditions, the sailing is surprisingly comfortable. Only one particularly mean wave causes trouble when it knocks over Greg’s freshly brewed coffee. The floor is covered in coffee and grounds. Later in the afternoon, the wind drops completely and the sea turns into a mirror. The sun slowly disappears behind the mountains, painting the sky in spectacular colours. We drop anchor next to Bee Sailing and unwind in the cockpit. Pula turns out to be a nice place. We are able to pull the dinghy up onto the beach and walk into the nearby village. Of course, we do this right in the middle of the afternoon, when everything is closed and the heat is relentless. We never seem to learn. We do some shopping and Greg is happy, as he has been wanting to cook Belgian beef stew for a while. Tonight, it is finally on the menu. We have been waiting for a package for quite some time, and I finally receive a message saying it has been delivered. So I take the bus to Cagliari, which is about an hour away. Getting a bus ticket is easy with the DropTicket app, and the Arst Finder app helps me check the route and departure times without any hassle. Very convenient. On the way, we pass a lagoon filled with hundreds of flamingos. I am not exaggerating. It is such a cool sight! I really enjoy my time in Cagliari. Sometimes it feels good to have a little time for yourself. I collect the package, wander through the city, step into a few charming little shops and relax at a café with a cappuccino and a cream-filled cannoli. Life is good in Cagliari. For lunch, I order a pizza along with an Aperol Spritz and a Lemon Soda. It could hardly be more Italian. After one in the afternoon, most of the shops close, so I make my way to the botanical garden. The entrance fee is six euros, but the garden is spacious and surprisingly varied. There is a Roman cave, several greenhouses, an ancient water cistern and many unusual plants to discover. It is a great place to find some shade during the hottest part of the day. After my visit, I take the bus back toward Pula. The walk from the bus stop to the beach takes at least another thirty minutes. With a heavy backpack and the intense heat, it is quite a challenge. Thankfully, I can jump into the refreshing water once I arrive. That evening, we are invited by B Caramel, a Swiss couple who are exploring the Mediterranean with their child. Oriane and Eliseo are there as well. We grill all sorts of delicious food and enjoy a fun evening together. During the night, the swell becomes uncomfortable again and sleep is nearly impossible. The next morning, around seven, we decide to leave. We start the engine, lift the anchor and head out of Pula. Most of the other boats have already departed. It seems like nobody got much sleep that night.

Boat & Crew

El Burro

Swallow Craft Design Group, Swift 33

Gregory Ramis Ferriol

Owner

Finn

Pet, Male

Nelly

Pet, Female

Julie

Owner