1/12 – 1/28
Okay here is a quick update on everything we have been up to, all at once.
Lots of good food is being cooked while memories with new and old friends are being made. We came to realize last night that Splendid has been our home for just over three years. For the first time since we have moved her to Mexico we had some visitors our own age come to try out “living aboard”. Our visitors, Cat and Alexis are both originally from the Outer Banks like Michael and I. We opened our home and tried our best to enlighten them of the wonders of the Mexican culture. The stayed with us for about two weeks and then headed back to life in California. It is always interesting to have guests in your house but I promise its more interesting on a sailboat. They came and you have to give them that. No one else of their age has made the trip. Good or bad it was an experience that can not be taken away. One that is different from most in many ways. One that gave them friendship, knowledge, and most important time which always seems to run out. Except when in Mexico. So sit back. Relax and take some time to look through what Mexico brought to all of us these past few weeks.
A basic Mexican meal with the best tortillas
San Carlos off in the distance
beach at Hotel Cortez
Entering the Soggy Peso Palapa on the beach. We spent the day drinking piña juice and rum in their hammocks
the soggy peso is apparently a prime beach for kite boarding
fresh shrimp ceviche along with scallop sashimi
enjoying their vacation in this little paradise
Michael wondering off on our beach day
en route to san carlos
beautiful little local church I have started going to
trying to have a little grace like franny. holding her close in my heart
Our neighbor George sitting on his trailer
el patio
afternoon dinghy excursion to the cactus island
the pool is nice and cold like the hotels margaritas
The girls met a friendly local whose mother was a Yaqui. He made beautiful hand whittled wooden pieces.
Ironwood [link]
Mexican Ironwood Carving [link]
John Paul was his name. These are his tools. Notice the broken glass pieces for etching the Baja Iron Wood!
our secret spot at the hotel
it is beautiful
a little flash back from the soggy peso
George took us out on the town. First Friends for a little pool. Then comida.
everything is topped with crema
salsa spread for street tacos at the market
everyone loves the food
our secret beach
we spent the day here after a short 2 mile walk
Michael’s photography
the water was cold but catherine still snorkeled
michael captures some very beautiful moments
headed back at sunset
Piña is becoming restless
The four of us attended a beisbol game that a local guy Adrian was in.
The girls met him at a breakfast restaurant near the yard.
fresh fruit and veggies at the local market
This is the home of Bazil. He is originally from Greece although he moves around a lot.
special keel for super low tides. the boat just sits on it.
a short tour of the boat yard
where you are taken out of the water and then set free again
the great mysterious ship cat
LOOK AT THESE CHRISTINA
awesome.
craft stores in san carlos
It is Pat’s birthday let the games begin.
The Captains Club. Where you can find all the gringos in San Carlos.
playing bullshit “the british way”
which involves shots.. because its Pat’s
birthday remember
then we start to dance.
all of us
Kris is teaching me the cha cha
our friend in the corner is singlehandedly providing all the musical entertainment
Cat and I decided to make an outdoor shower.
cornrows
Michael made zucchini bread for a pot luck
Good thing we ate a good amount before we brought it over
This is Allen roaring around the yard on his bike. He lives on his land yacht.
Which is a motor home.
Peanut helping herself like she does
we spent a lot of time in the blueroom
freshly cleaned dinghy
doing all the labor work as usual
Piña showing off
fresh pescado from the market. Sierra Mackerel
ceviche de pescado con tortillas fritas y crema, all hand made by me (even fried the chips)
Only one guy drives the crane. I guess this is why
Our friends Nia and Mike on Azul getting put back in for their crossing to La Paz
Love all the pictures, especially of the food!
heey
very good cb xoxoxo dad
Yay a Clairabunga post!! Loving all the gorg pics, esp my piggies! Wish I was there, looks like a blast!