Forecasting Inertia

We have been here in Hondarribia for 5 days already, watching wind and wave forecasts but hope to leave tomorrow.  The problem with all these predictions is that planning is too complicated.  Once upon a time, we sailed when the shipping forecast was reasonable for 24 hours and the barometer was behaving.  Now there are endless permutations.  Tomorrow, for example, the waves and swell are well down but the wind a bit light and somewhat adverse.  Too bad, we need to get on with our voyage (but we will top up with fuel before leaving).

We've waited out some lively weather here, strong gusty winds and torrential showers.

Storm Clouds - Hondarribia Marina

Local Headland - Breaking Swells

The town of Hondarribia is very attractive, especially the old town, even in the rain.

Hondarribia in the Rain

Hondarribia - Basque Architecture

A big mistake today was to take the ferry across to Hendaye in France, for a change of scene.  It's a very short trip across the river but Hendaye was not nearly as pleasant as here.  Then we had a very boring wait for the return ferry, standing in a long queue, which was ironic since we had our own boat on the other side.

Basque Influence - We've been here too long!

Tomorrow we head North to France once again.

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