e The mountains at sunrise yes, that is Di knitting at the helm
The water clarity is starting to improve dramatically – it is as clear as it was in the Spring. We’ve been doing lots of snorkelling (Peter got an ear infection, but a week of antibiotic drops seem to have done the trick).
Hundreds and hundreds of dolphins while underway
We went to an anchorage that definitely is on my top ten list called Salsipedes. It is actually two islands connected by a small bar/beach. Unlike most of the islands, which have loose, shale rock, this one has solid rock, which makes for ideal hiking.
We went to an anchorage that definitely is on my top ten list called Salsipedes. It is actually two islands connected by a small bar/beach. Unlike most of the islands, which have loose, shale rock, this one has solid rock, which makes for ideal hiking.
the Islands of Salsipedes
It also has a high peak on it, so needless to say we made our way to the top, which was exciting and edgy. Peter says he earned extra beer rations again that day!
sharing this anchorage with only the Pelicans and the sea lions
After a few days out in these anchorages we went to Puerto Don Juan – also known locally as Puerto Pollo (chicken), as it is the hurricane hole up in the northern Sea of Cortez. We were invited onboard for mango margaritas by Dave and Marcia of Juniata where we had a great time.
After a few days out in these anchorages we went to Puerto Don Juan – also known locally as Puerto Pollo (chicken), as it is the hurricane hole up in the northern Sea of Cortez. We were invited onboard for mango margaritas by Dave and Marcia of Juniata where we had a great time.
Coyotes on the beach out walking with the birds
The next day over 10 boats gathered in the Bay of L.A. for the annual ham radio net controllers party – of which Peter is one. To make things interesting, the seas whipped up with gusting winds of 25 plus knots. Some of the boats decided to head for calmer anchorages and others decided to stay on board to keep a lookout while the rest of us had some rough dinghy landings. A good time was had by all at the beach papapa of our hosts Jay and Janis of Ceilidh. Peter won the dart tournament, so he was harder to live with than ever after that!
Is this not a picture perfect anchorage???
We left bright and early the next day – heading back on our southbound journey. Fortunately, there are so many anchorages, they will all be new ones for us to explore. We stayed for a couple of nights at a spectacular anchorage - one of the top two so far – really! Los Animas Slot. The snorkelling was outstanding and the hiking excellent – plus we were snug as a bug in the tiny cove.
Animas Slot from atop the hill
The final leg to Santa Rosalia (the first town with a bank in over 6 weeks) was a 77-mile stretch. We got up at 0300 and motored all day. Had a bit of excitement when we were only 2 miles from the harbour entrance we ran out of fuel!!!! Peter hopped in the dinghy and took a jerry can, while I stayed on the “dead” boat. There was hardly any wind but there was a strong current and a few pangas out fishing. I was a nervous wreck, but did manage to tack with just the main sail before hitting any boats or the beach. Peter borrowed $20 from a friend in the marina so that he didn’t have to get to a bank first and was able to make it back to me within an hour.
too bad about the crowds...
We will stay here for about 4 days to do some provisioning, maintenance on the boat and catch up on banking and with the kids. Next stop…San Carlos.
Until next time.... There is currently a Tropical Storm watch that we are keeping an eye on….could get interesting!
Until next time.... There is currently a Tropical Storm watch that we are keeping an eye on….could get interesting!
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