Hello from Balandra on Isla Carmen. 26.01.173 N and 111.09.806 W
We moved here from Vcove on Friday....just ahead of the north wind that would make that anchorage a real washing machine. We have been in Balandra several times -- one place that offers great protection and all the best of cruising in the Sea: hiking, snorkeling, fishing, arroyo walking, hiking, rocky mountain views. We really enjoy our days here.
And finally, the water is warming up....so we have shed those wetsuits and snorkel only in lycra suits designed to protect us from the ubiquitous jellies and stingers. The warming water however has led to several green blooms so visibility isn't so great...but we are loving the water time. And we are seeing dolphins and turtles often; I am hoping for some whales too.
Today we motored early over to Loreto on the Baja peninsula for a provisioning run at the Sunday morning farmer's market. Just like Marin except, well, this is Mexico! But choices were good, the fruits and veggies fresh, the prices right. From the market we went to a grocery store for a few essentials. Stash it all on the boat; try for some internet (not so great at the Mision Hotel) and then lunch and ice cream. We had the crew from s/v Eagle along so fun for all.
Like good cruisers we are watching the weather...now we want a light northerly wind as we begin our slow return journey to LaPaz.
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