Wednesday 30 January 2008

On our way to India

Vessel left Dundee on the evening of the 20th January to
much relief for all the crew onboard. After many months
of waiting.
We made our way down to the English Channel before entering
the Bay of Biscay, with good weather ahead. Came through
Gibraltar Strait, and you could feel the weather getting warmer
all the time.
Our first port of call was Valetta in Malta, for a crew change,
replenish fresh store, and a quick run ashore!

Approaching Valetta Port.


Looks like we have gone back a 1000 years to Roman times!


One of the 3 old cities.


Second (foreground) and third of the old cities.


Lots of these old stone steps around the city.
Don't want to come back late at night, after a few beers!


Another view.


Skandi Achiever berthed alongside in Valetta, Malta.


Looking out towards the sea.

After just over 9 hours in port the vessel sailed at 2100 on
the 29th Jan to Suez for the Canal Transit. Can't wait!!!!!!!
Till then........