Just a quick post to wish everyone Merry Christmas, and to thank you for reading, contributing and being such a great help throughout my journey so far.
I have parked Constellation in Figueira da Foz, around 80nm north of Lisbon. Pedro, a new and very warm Portuguese friend, drove over 100km in the middle of the night, to come pick me up, take me to his family home and adopt me for Christmas, for which I am eternally grateful. I wasn´t relishing the thought of Christmas alone again, and the trip down here has been fraught with terrifying waves, port entrances from hell, and racing tides. I was glad to get away from all that, and today I write from the warmth of an open fire.
I will post again from Lisbon – Feliz Natal!
nick.
December 25th, 2007 at 2:04 am
Well Nick,
Merry Xmas to you, your Portugese friends en a wishing well for Constellation. I hope she takes you over the sea’s and more.
Take care,
Willem
December 25th, 2007 at 3:59 pm
Hi Nick,
wishing you a very merry Christmas, good health and winds in the right direction. So fine to learn of the warm hospitality and generosity you encounter from people on your voyage. I look forward to hearing from you and hooking up down the line.
take care,
Jack and Regina
December 25th, 2007 at 4:05 pm
Merry Christmas, Nick.
Go grab a port.
Maria
December 25th, 2007 at 4:14 pm
Hello Nick,
Now we know were you are we can get the hooligans with there binoculars off the cliff .
They were on the look out for you.
Have a very nice christmas hope to see you in the new year.
Greetings
From all off us and granny
December 25th, 2007 at 7:50 pm
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December 26th, 2007 at 5:34 am
Hey Nick,
Was actually thinking of you yesterday, glad you had a nice warm christmas.
I am back home in Leongatha for family Christmas.
Phew! I didn’t realise how good it is to leave Melbourne sometimes.
Been sleeping like a log.
Hope your New Years is one big crazy party!
Rita
December 26th, 2007 at 10:27 am
Hey Nick,
Have a top Christmas. Hope you enjoy the break and come back ready to tackle the big stuff.
Norgs and Simboo.
December 26th, 2007 at 11:18 am
Hey Dude,
Merry Xmas from Germany, good to hear you have an open fire.
May the “Christkind” bring you lots of presents and calm seas.
Ben, Doris and Jonah
December 26th, 2007 at 4:57 pm
Hi Nick,
Frohe Weihnachten und alles Gute im Neuen Jahr!!!
Viel Erfolg und Glück mit deiner Fahrt nach hause!
Liebe Grüße,
Giselle
December 26th, 2007 at 10:57 pm
Hey Nick,
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Good to see you are doing so well, keep your chin up we’re all thinking about you back in Australia.
Best of luck on the next part of your voyage. The new year will no doubt bring you lots of excitement and fortune as you make your way back home.
David and Monica
December 28th, 2007 at 2:24 am
Happy Christmas and New Years Nick
And don’t forget, “A falling glass” doesn’t only mean you have dropped your drink!!
Always watch your barometer, it will prove a lifesaver.
Safe voyage
Best regards David
December 31st, 2007 at 5:25 pm
Thanks so much everybody! Happy New Year to you all! It’s 4am in Melbourne, on the 1st of January. In Lisbon, it is the 31st at 5pm – Another 7hours and I’ll catch up!