Although Puerto Banus was gorgeous it was hideously expensive and after 4 nights it was time for us to push on. We moved Zaffina over to the fuelling pontoon whilst Frank went up to the office to pay...and nearly passed out when they told him that the charge for 4 days electricity was 136 euros! When he queried it, the surly staff insisted that the figure was correct...when he refused to pay they went and checked the meter and still insisted that the figures were correct, until Frank pointed out that they were transposed. Without an apology they charged him the correct amount - 3 euros 60. I don't think we'll be welcome back in Puerto Banus!
The crossing to Sotogrande was one of the best we've had. The sea was lovely and I actually had a first opportunity to lie out on the sunbeds on the bridge as we went along. This marina is a complete contrast to the last one we were in, it is very modern, huge and very quiet. We spent a couple of afternoons on the nearby beach, had a barbeque on board one evening and sampled one of the local restaurants last night. Today (Thursday) we were intending to move on again but unless the wind drops it looks like we're here for another night. Never mind, the sun is shining and there are worse places to be marooned!
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