Back to Pollença 🍗

Julie

By now, we know the bay at Port de Pollença really well and we drop the anchor of our El Burro at our usual spot near the military area, the lighthouse and La Fortaleza. Just after we arrive, the sun sets behind the impressive mountains. The next day, we meet up with the crew of Kalypso, Santi and Nora. They have two guests visiting, so they join us for some drinks on our boat. An Argentinian, two Belgians, a Frenchman and two Germans, it almost sounds like the start of a joke. I’m still amazed by how many fellow sailors we’ve already met, from all over the world, all finding their way to the Mediterranean. The day after, we invite them over for the famous El Burro barbecue. I think barbecuing on our boat has become kind of a thing by now. The six of us, plus our two cats, are hanging out on the foredeck. It’s a bit tight since the boat isn’t that big, but we recently discovered it’s actually a nice spot to sit when we have more people. It’s definitely roomier than the cockpit. We grill chicken and pineapple on the barbecue, pass around some salads and everyone happily digs into the snacks. We spend hours chatting under a stunning starry sky. For dessert, we have grilled peaches with cinnamon and marshmallows. Sounds like a weird combo, but it totally works. Since we’re still in Mallorca, we also meet up with the Alcudia crew: Isa, Benji, Lluis and Stevie. We grab burgers at our favorite place, Tirano Street Food, and this time we say a proper goodbye. Though I’m pretty sure we’ll see Isa and Benji again in Greece. The next few days are all about getting ready. We spot a good weather window to leave on Wednesday, the 02nd of July. We reinforce the solar panel, check the rigging, replace the flag lines, tidy up the storage locker, check the engine, and more. It’s a long to-do list, but getting everything in order gives us peace of mind. And then, just as the sun rises, we lift the anchor and watch Mallorca disappear behind the horizon after eight months. We never expected to stay this long, but the island really surprised us with its beauty and wild nature. And of course, we’ve made some amazing memories here with wonderful people. Hasta luego, Mallorca!

Boat & Crew

El Burro

Swallow Craft Design Group, Swift 33

Gregory Ramis Ferriol

Owner

Finn

Pet, Male

Nelly

Pet, Female

Julie

Owner