Arrecife

After a couple of nights at Rubicon we made for the new marina at Arrecife "Marina Lanzarote" to get the engine repaired. The same marina we had read about on Noonsite but couldn't find on the way down. Marina Lanzarote was a bit of a building site when we arrived. We didn't mind as it was cheaper than the others and fairly near the supermarkets, chandlers and everything else a capital should have, even IKEA.

Our youngest son Gene and my mum and dad flew out for a week to visit us. It was great to see them and spent our time with trips out and dining together every night. It was the first time they had seen "Artemis". I hope they were impressed.

Noteable neighbors are John & Sabine aboard "Chevaldy". Talkative and generous they make good pals. John showed me how to make bread and they are a mine of information for pennypinchers like ourselves.

Diego, Alison, John, Sabine

The marina has officially opened now and there was an all weekend celebration with live music and fireworks. 

Sabine, John, Tanya (Marina Reception) and friend, Alison. 

We have had a new fuel pump fitted and a full service. The mechanic was very good and made sure we had spare filters, impellers etc... for our planned Atlantic crossing after Christmas.