IF IT’S DAY 14 IT MUST BE THE NORTHERN COAST ….

So – Friday 3^rd October and Richard has now been swimming for two weeks.

To say that the weather hasn’t been kind to us is a slight understatement, but undeterred, Team Mallorca set out again, full of

Beautiful scenery going by

South African Vim and Vigour, in rough seas (rough seas again?) to continue this 360 kilometre circumnavigation of Mallorca. They are now heading west along the northern coast of the island towards Puerto Soller.

If you have never been to this part of beautiful Mallorca you are missing a treat; the scenery is nothing less than breathtaking. The wrangled old cliffs rise majestically from the brightest blue sea – which I have on good authority is giving them a really good hiding.

This looks like a good spot to shelter

September in Mallorca is renowned for its erratic weather conditions. One minute you can be bathed in beautiful tranquil sunshine and within ten minutes, the clouds gather and a month’s rain will fall in an hour.

First leg, Richard got into a very rough sea and battled the elements for 3 hours, covering 6.86 Kilometres. Nic then steered Atlantis to a sheltered cove where Richard rested for a while. Then, as if by magic, the weather improved and during the afternoon swim, Richard managed 9.41 kilometres finishing up in Punta Topina. Hurrah!

Feeling rather pleased with the day’s accomplishment, the boys returned to Pollenca for the

Heading for land

night. Because of the logistical arrangements, the trip back to Pollenca took 2.5 hours. That is one hell of a day’s work, so hats off to Richard and Nic of course for steering Atlantis so carefully in shocking conditions.

Another day and a beautiful sunrise saw Richard set off Saturday morning in what looks like could be a promising day. Watch this space ….

If you would like to donate and support Richard in this incredible endeavour, there are a number of ways you can do it. Have you seen the funky Mallorca 360 T shirts? – these are available for €10 from Allen Graham 4 Kidz Charity shop and also from ETY – Office 8 Global RS Building STP in Palma –

Or, donations can be made through our Fundacion Allen Graham Charity 4 Kidz Webpage (Paypal) or directly into our bank account. Banca March ES89 0061 0147 92 0073640117