We departed Puerto Escondido about noon today -- waited for those forecast southerly, breezy conditions that well, never quite arrived. We have however, did motor sail and had the hook down in time for afternoon backgammon. Isla Coronados (26'06.84N and 111'17.06W) has a distinctive volcanic cone rising to a height of 928 feet. Tomorrow we plan to hike to the top! It is a very rugged island, few cactus in view; no lovely arroyos with ancient figs and stagnant pools.
This is Semanta Santa (Easter Week) in Mexico. Everyone has off the entire week; and just about everyone has staked out a beach front camp site. There were numerous pangas in the anchorage when we arrived with tow rings and other float toys. It is quiet now but we expect to have a boisterous neighborhood tomorrow. Lovely to see the Mexicans enjoy their natural heritage.
We plan to be here a day or two and then onward north till we cross to the mainland.
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