Portugal

Left Bayona early morning, August 4th and arrived at    Marina Cascais near Lisbon a little past mid-day, August 5th.  The trip was marked by light winds from the north and lumpy seas.  Traffic comprised a few merchant ships and a larger number of fishing vessels.  When fishermen are required to carry AIS next year by new EU regulations, sailing at night in these waters will be much more relaxed.  For now, we resort to radar for range and bearing information.  Cloud, rain and fog marked most of the journey but broke this morning, allowing for some nice downwind sailing.  The fishing reel went off as we sailed but the lure was lost either to a large fish or some underwater obstruction.                                                           

We are exploring Cascais this afternoon (very touristy).  Will take the train to Lisbon tomorrow morning.  Pictures and more in tomorrow's post.