San Evaristo 24.54N 110.42W
We had left Aqua Verde and moved several miles south to San Marte--an anchorage we had long wanted to explore. We spent a quiet night in San Marte and in the morning we dropped the kayaks. And then the south east wind began to ripple the water. Faster than you can imagine, we had swell and chop in the anchorage; the kayaks were back on deck; the engines started; and we gracefully retreated 7 miles back to Aqua Verde. It is wonderful to have so many places to hide! So next year we will return to San Marte!
We sat in Aqua Verde a few more days: hiked to see cave paintings, did a bit of fishing, and snorkeled. We saw a 4' moray eel swallow a fish carcass in one gulp. I was very keen to swim away quickly as the aquarium had suddenly become the web of life!
With the abating winds we again pointed our bow south -- a night in San Telmo and then today to San Evaristo. The winds are all southerly so this is a slog for us. We left early: the full moon west over the Gigante mountains and the sun barely peaking east over the sea.
Tomorrow on to Isla San Francisco for kayaking, snorkeling, and beachcombing. In the hazy distance we can see Isla Partida; tonight we will probably see the lights of LaPaz. We are keen to taste ice cream after many weeks of small fish camps without this basic necessity. Season #2 is drawing to a close and we are eager to enjoy our final moments out here!
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