Piet went for 3 days to Las Palmas, on the holiday island of Gran Canaria. This was not for pleasure, but work. He visited a vessel that was starting offshore operations in Mauritania, to make a detailed survey of the seabed in preparation for future activities. Two days were spent on the vessel discussing the operations, cooperation, reporting and other issues. The third day was spent in a hotel for a session with all people that are going offshore, a so-called mobilisation meeting.
In the end there was little time to explore Las Palmas town, that is located on a narrow peninsula with a large harbour on the east side, and a walking boulevard with beach on the western side. In summary: despite the location and pictures below it was not a holiday.....
Piet on the bridge of the vessel
Leaving the vessel for the hotel
Las Palmas beach
Surfing on Playa de las Canteras
