From Gozo to Malta ⛵️

Julie

We leave Gozo behind and set course for Malta. The sea is flat as a mirror, so before long we pack away the sails and continue under motor. It’s Sunday, and we notice it right away: the bay where we want to anchor is packed. Still, we manage to find a spot and, surprisingly, the bustle doesn’t bother us here at all. Everyone is just enjoying themselves in their own way. Some boats are rafted up ten deep, simply sharing food, chatting and having fun together. We slip into the same relaxed rhythm: a bit of swimming, a bit of lazing around on board, there isn’t much else to do in this heat anyway. Just before sunset, we take the dinghy out for a ride. In the rocks we spot little beach huts, where families gather to eat, swim, and talk together. It feels so Mediterranean, almost like stepping into a postcard. On the sandstone-colored cliffs, people are climbing up, and soon it becomes clear why: the sun is setting. The sky turns completely pink, and we float quietly in our dinghy, both mesmerized by the view. The following evening we head out on foot. We hike over the sandstone cliffs and test our drone again. To our delight, it works just as before. Hooray! For now, though, we’ll only launch it over land. I’m not ready to risk flying it over water yet. In truth, the drone feels almost unnecessary, since the view from the cliffs is already phenomenal. The path climbs steeply, and at times we nearly slip, but the effort is worth it. From the top we continue through forests and a desolate landscape that reminds us of Iceland. When we return to the quay, families are unfolding tables and lighting up barbecues, a wonderful sight. As the sun sets, we take the dinghy back to our boat, make homemade pizzas in our little oven, and end the evening with a game of Catan, the dice version.

Boat & Crew

El Burro

Swallow Craft Design Group, Swift 33

Gregory Ramis Ferriol

Owner

Finn

Pet, Male

Nelly

Pet, Female

Julie

Owner