So, shortly after posting the previous blog entry, the wind picked up – as expected, and the seas became quite uncomfortable. They were from the same direction as the wind but were so close together the wave period was about three seconds. It’s kind of hard to believe but for about 10 hours we had…
Spent two days exploring this very cool mining town. The French started a copper mine operation in the 1880s and in exchange for building a town they were exempted from taxes, having their miners get drafted, and a few other nice-to-haves. Over the years they built 399 miles of tunnels using German engineering for the…
With the boat back in the water, we spent four days at Isla Danzante getting everything put back where it belongs and making sure things work. Had an issue with our autopilot and some other instruments (wouldn’t turn on) and had to hand steer a whole day up to Juncalito. The next day I absolutely…
Since our last post we have flown back to the boat and had it hauled out once again for boatyard work. The boatyard at Puerto Escondido is not a full-service shop like Baja Naval was. It’s more akin to hiring workers with some experience working on boats but you have to supply not just all…
We flew back to LA for a couple birthdays and an anniversary celebration. Packed Alex’s car with an air conditioner, five solar panels, three batteries and 75ish Amazon deliveries plus the contents of one Costco run. Left at 10 PM and got to Mexicali about 1 AM, hoping to get lost in the crowd and…
Along with SV Fandango (Jo and Scott) we anchored in Playa Santispac, Playa Coyote, and Punta Santa Domingo. Had dinner ashore at the former, a very limited selection but wonderful to eat off the boat! Santispac and Coyote are really cool places where people can pull off Highway 1 (the only road that runs up…
We went to Bahia La Salina on Isla Carmen, a large bay with ruins of a large salt harvesting operation that was here for over 200 years until 1982. Flew the drone and got some great pics but we ultimately fled in terror as Theresa was eaten alive by the no-see-ums, known here as jejenes….
Spent three days at this small island close to Puerto Escondido. Did a little hiking and a lot of just enjoying. The first night we were here was the full moon and the sergeant major fish were spawning (we think) with larger fish ravenously eating the spawn. The whole bay was absolutely in turmoil at…
Sept 7, 2022: We went into Loreto Monday morning and stocked up on groceries. (People that went yesterday said the town was completely cleaned out.) We topped off our water and fuel tanks as it is expected there will be no power and therefore neither of those will be available for some time. I just…
Rented a car today and drove to Loreto, about 20 miles north. Visited the lovely church there, built in 1697, and had lunch looking out at Isla Carmen. Then drove 34 km inland and way up into the mountains (1700’) to see Mission San Javier. It was founded in 1699 and the present building you…
