We enjoyed several delightful days at Ensenada Grande. We scrambled up an arroyo and kayaked the green waters. Alan spotted a zebra eel! We watched dolphins swim through the anchorage. And at night thrilled to the beautiful sunsets over the Gigante Mountains and Bay of LaPaz.
And then the forecast changed -- the night time south winds were going to have more of a western flavor and be quite strong. Ensenada Grande is open to the west and thus would become an untenable anchorage. Time to move -- but where should we go? There are few choices for west winds in this area -- so we choose La Paz.
The forecast was correct --honking strong winds that created quite a messy anchorage. And after only 1 dinghy ride through the slop we said: MARINA TIME.
We found a slip at Cortez Marina -- centrally located along the malecon (think easy walking distance to everywhere and then think night time noise!). After breakfast we had the hook up and within an hour we were tied up and taking real hot showers with gallons (er, litres) of hot water. Done with that conserving stuff for now!!
And now, as the sun sets and the evening winds start we watch the buffaloes stampede through the anchorage and we are grateful to be tied up and able to enjoy this delightful town.
We will be here for 2 weeks and spend time daily getting ready to haul Magic and leave for the summer. Our winter season is winding down. I will sort and get photos up soon.
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