Now we know how to do it, and soon we are very early in the morning in Morocco (Moroccan time - 2 hrs CET). We march to the main road and keep out of sight of the taxi at a taxi stand. We negotiate and can drive at a good price to Tangier. The journey takes us along the coast about 70 km west value through a hilly landscape.

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Ceuta, we reach with a bus in 10 minutes. Located close to the border. This we pass on foot and dive immediately into another world. Surrounded by many Moroccans we are asked for the Where, tourist guide would like to sell a day trip. But we want to be traveling alone. A bus to Tetouan we find nowhere (later we find out that this can not go directly to the border, otherwise the taxi business would be affected.)
Along the coast we drive by taxi to the city, 45 km away Tetouan. We look forward to the great Medina (Old Town), which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

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In perfect weather but unfortunately we no wind motors to Estepona, for a short time, we can still put the blister. Since no wind is announced, we remain a farther day. We take a trip to the nearby old towns, while Livia and Lilian extensively inspect the shops, make it Mathias and Hans Peter cozy.

Afterwards we walk along the deserted beach and looking for the most beautiful stones. At the end all will go quickly in the ocean but already cool .... wonderful! Read full post »

The time passes quickly in Benalmádena. Once again, great shopping is announced, we rode our bikes to explore the surroundings, walking along the beach and do some for the ship. Hans Peter directed a workbench to make a an old Autohelm 3000 up and running.
Lilian takes out the sewing machine and sews everything needs doing that. In particular, the flags must be strengthened.
We can expect Livia and Mathias pick in Málaga hardly. We take this opportunity to explore Malaga and pack our bikes. By bus we are in a short time in Malaga. Our wheels are quickly unpacked and we explore the beautiful city and its beautiful park with great plants and its attractions. Once there we meet a specific, small market Ökoproduzenten the area. Hmmm, what would there to buy anything, but we resist the temptation because we do not want to lug around all throughout the day.
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