Sunday 7th of December 2025. On the way to Las Palmas.

No wind. I'm sitting right on top of the anchor in 5 metres of crystal clear water.

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  1. CarmelDecember 8, 2025 at 7:31 AM

    Wow. I don't think I've ever seen water as clear. Fabulous.

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