Lena “Carioca”

Lovely marina with excelente facilities. I was sour at my last visit, though, as the public no longer have access to the pontoons to admire the views and the lovely boats moored there. I understand the coded gate has been installed for security reasons but I mourn the time we could just walk around freely...

A sign on the door said the shop was open but the door was locked. We went around the back and were grumpily greeted by an elderly man sitting outside smoking a cigarette. He was unpleasant and uninterested. He asked us "what are you after"? We said we wanted to have a browsing around as we were looking to buy some bits and pieces for our boat. He said rudely "no you can't come in. You've to know what you want" while puffing on his cigarette. Not very nice.

Then, small businesses complain they're not doing well in the current climate. The ones opening the doors to customers and treating them respectfully are flourishing!