Sunday, April 27, 2008

Tenacity in Agua Verde


Isla San Francisco


The Sea of Cortez

Today is Saturday April 26
We are currently at a small marina in the town of Santa Rosalia. Inasmuch as I appreciate some of the conveniences of being "tied" to the dock such as fresh water from a hose and stepping off the boat and onto semi firm surface (the dock), and communicating via internet, I am ready to leave tomorrow morning for another quiet anchorage. Santa Rosalia is a nice, very friendly little town with few gringos. Many small tiendas; fruiterias with a great supply of fresh fruits and vegetables, and a panaderia with good bread and cookies. This town has an interesting history of French influence with a the remnants of an old smelting foundry. We toured a museum where we learned about the history of mining copper. There are many old buildings and quaint streets. and we toured a church that was designed by Gustave Eiffel in 1884 was pre-constructed for the World Exposition in Paris of 1889, it was purchased and shipped, unassembled across the Atlantic for assembly in Santa Rosalia. Who would think that we we find this in Baja California Sur. This weekend has been a celebration of "the squid", complete with carnival and VERY loud music-so close to the marina that I can feel the base from the music as it rattles the inside of the boat-this goes on until 2:15 AM!! So-its not ALL paradise out here! On the other hand, I had no idea that the desert, surrounded with the beautiful aqua colored, crystal clear water could be so beautiful! Unfortunately the water is cool at about 70 degrees and the winds have been rather intense-not so good for snorkeling. And, one day we paddled our kayaks to shore, had a great hike and found that rowing against the waves was not as much fun as a calm sea offers! So, we are ready to "pull" the dock lines and be on our way to the next anchorage. We will be heading South to find the warm water and sail down the sea of cortez to La Paz and then the jump to Mazatlan. We think of family and friends often and wish that you were here! Hope all is well with everyone!! Pictures of Isla San Francisco and Aqua Verde.

Friday, April 11, 2008

Baby whale 15 miles out of Mazatlan


I have decided that pictures speak a million words