A Day at Anchor

We safely arrived at Agua Verde yesterday and tucked into a small cove protected from southerly winds. We were the second boat in the cove but by nightfall 3 others had arrived. The water is a beautiful shade of green; rocky hillsides, a small white sand beach and ocean and jagged island peaks in the distance.

Today we spent a lazy cruising day at anchor. Enjoyed coffee watching the sun light up the hillsides. Listened to the morning cruisers net in Loreto (we checked in as a new arrival). Scrubbed a bit of hand laundry. Updated radio frequencies. Changed the clocks and watches in anticipation of daylight savings time. Kayaked around our small cove and rocky headland looking for fish. Beached the kayaks by the small fishing village and walked the dusty streets. Left our garbage (3 days worth) at a drop spot in the village. Checked out the tienda (not much for sale but coke and coke light--both cold). Ordered tortillas for tomorrow. Meet cruisers on a few other boats in the anchorage. Rigged up some more shade as the heat factor is building. Read. Stitched on a needlepoint canvas. Watched a herd of 50+ goats climb up the hillside. Trolled for fish from the kayak. Watched the sunset on the hillsides. Counted stars at night.

Probably we will do about the same for the next week or so. Every day a bit a time for the boat; a bit more time for fun.

We feel fortunate to be enjoying the cruising lifestyle here in Mexico.