flohjoeOur final El Hierro episode before Germany: we explore the island’s rugged south, visit La Restinga and the ancient site of El Julan, and reflect on perspective before heading on.
flohjoeAfter weeks of island-hopping, we reach El Hierro—lush cloud forests, volcanic coasts, relentless wind, and the sobering reality of migrant arrivals in La Restinga.
flohjoeFrom an “easy” day sail to a gusty arrival: we sail to El Hierro with a summer plan for Santana, scope out La Estaca, and discover why this quiet island still demands respect.
flohjoeFrom anchoring in gusty Valle Gran Rey to a dockside concert and a road trip through La Gomera’s wildflower-covered mountains—plus a look at Silbo Gomero, the island’s whistling language.
flohjoeAfter 450 nautical miles from Morocco, we made landfall in La Graciosa. Quiet anchorages, tricky swells, and the beauty of Canary Islands cruising.
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