Spanish Lessons & Visit with Bob/Liz in La Paz

Chillin’ in La Paz, Spanish Lessons & visit with Bob & Liz

Se Habla - Our La Paz Spanish School

Well, Peter and I have headed back to school. We’ve been hitting the books for the past two weeks with intensive Spanish lessons and homework. Our routine is to handle boat projects, email (and yes Scrabble on Facebook) early in the morning and then head out in the dinghy to the marina, since we are anchored out in the bay at La Paz. From there we walk 45 minutes along the beautiful Malecon (the wide sidewalk right beside the ocean) to the Spanish School. After two hours in a private lesson we walk back again for another 45 minutes (getting lots of exercise with walking and daily swimming). Once onboard, we study for a further two – three hours. For obvious reasons, we have declared these learning weeks “alcohol-free”, except for Peter during the Stanley Cup series, which he listened to on the radio, via the computer.

Our fabulous (and very patient) Spanish Instructor - Cynthia!!!!

In between, we took a weekend trip sailing to a private bay, where we were the only people for the two nights. We studied pretty well all day, but did take time for swimming, snorkelling, great dinners and reading!

Bob and his dog Rita Liz and one of her rescue puppies called Button

This past week, our new friends, Liz and Bob, who own Rancho La Venta, came onboard for a visit and dinner on their way north to Alaska (oh yes, I forgot – this was another non alcohol- free night!). We welcomed their 3 dogs plus 2 rescue puppies that they will find homes for in the States. The ride out to the boat in the dinghy was pretty funny with the dogs out-numbering us 5-4. (F.Y.I. - Just two days before they left the ranch, another dog was dropped at their driveway, so Liz has 2 dogs back at the ranch that she’ll find homes for when she gets back. A very special lady!) As one of her many talents, Liz shared with Peter how to make REAL Mexican margaritas and a fun time was had by all! The next day both Peter and I had a real Mexican hangover and we weren’t quite so sharp at school, but it was great to visit with them and we look forward to going back to the ranch in November.

Too adorable!!! Peter the Tough guy (not)

Next on the agenda…..We will be heading out for a week visiting the marine parks, but we intend to study for at least 4 –6 hours per day. We are quite determined to be able to have basic Spanish conversations with the Mexicans as we travel throughout their wonderful country. Hopefully when we return in another week, our visa will also be completed which will allow us to stay a full 7 months in Mexico. From La Paz we’ll be heading wherever the wind blows as we make our way further north. We are grateful everyday to live by the wind and not a daytimer anymore!
Until next time……stay safe, but don’t play it safe.