Category: Tunisia

2021 The Year That Was …

As another year draws to a close and we celebrate the next one making plans of all it may bring, it is also time to reflect and tally what we achieved over the last 12 months. I find it hard to believe that time… Continue Reading “2021 The Year That Was …”

Making Our Way To Malta

As great as Tunisia is it was definitely time to leave, Phil had received his second covid vaccine and we were ready continue our journey in the blue of the Mediterranean Sea. We were keen to leave but the conditions were less than ideal. The… Continue Reading “Making Our Way To Malta”

Touring Tunisia

Before leaving Tunisia to sail off into the greater Mediterranean Sea we teamed up once again with the crews from yachts ‘Sweetie’ (USA) Tony & Shannon and ‘Caffe Latte’ (Canada) Jean & Yolène to explore the south and west of Tunisia.  You may remember our… Continue Reading “Touring Tunisia”

Red Roo Haul Out

It was time to take Red Roo out of the water and tackle the maintenance she was due.  The priority for this haul out was to replace the propeller shaft stern tube seal which prevents the water from entering the boat along the propeller… Continue Reading “Red Roo Haul Out”

Months Spent In Monastir

Arriving in Monastir on New Years Eve we saw in the New Year with long time cruising friends “Sweetie” sharing a meal out (early at 5:30pm as the covid curfew meant restaurants shut at 7pm) then back to “Sweetie” for games, laughter and of… Continue Reading “Months Spent In Monastir”

Tunisia – Red Roo Is Back In Africa

Arriving in Bizerte, Tunisia on the 15th December 2020, we really didn’t know what to expect as far as checking into a foreign country in these new Covid times.  To our pleasant surprise it was easy and we received a most warm and sincere welcome… Continue Reading “Tunisia – Red Roo Is Back In Africa”

Off again ⛵️ into the mediterranean sea

Tuesday 3rd November 2020, a day to remember – it was the day we finally threw off the dock lines at La Linea de la Concepción, Spain after our long unplanned hiatus.  This wonderful day however didn’t come easy and there was certainly more… Continue Reading “Off again ⛵️ into the mediterranean sea”