April 2009
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Watching young men try to impress each other diving off boats all day. http://ff.im/2qT6a
Apr 28th
Got new glasses in Zihuatanejo. Now sweltering a stone’s throw from Acapulco. http://ff.im/2pqgu
Apr 27th
Isla Isabela http://ff.im/2mHWE
Apr 25th
I think I just ordered new glasses in Zihuatanejo. Handwaving & broken Spanish w http://ff.im/2ldlb
Apr 24th
Off to sea for a couple of days. Timing’s great - this anchorage is getting a bit uncomfortable.
Apr 22nd
Cruising is really just shopping for groceries in exotic locations.
Apr 21st
I have running water. Hooray!
Apr 21st
Also today: got ungrounded fast, got really cheap fuel, arrived at beautiful anchorage. If the water pump gets fixed, it’ll be a win.
Apr 21st
Today: ran aground, fought with steerage at docks, discovered freshwater pump accumulator cracked, got first agent rejection.
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Tales of my life: yesterday riding a rickety bus with holes in the floor in search of motor oil. Today, breakfast at the lush country club.
Apr 19th
Iguanas http://ff.im/2dJzz
Apr 19th
Heard a couple of cautionary tales of Cabo Corrientes (north of here): one boat on the beach and one dismasted this week. Crews all safe.
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In the lagoon at Barra de Navidad. We only hit the bottom once and the other cruisers rallied fast to get us off. Enjoying the calm spot.
Apr 18th
In beautiful Tenacatita. Lost my glasses when the dinghy flipped in the surf. http://ff.im/28MSL
Apr 15th
Heading south some more soon. http://ff.im/25A2F
Apr 13th
Amazing nightwatch a few days ago - sailing beautifully while listening to the new Leonard Cohen live album. Numinous.
Apr 11th
First *very* wet dinghy routine in surf. Luckily, we’d jsut been swimming so it http://ff.im/21wVp
Apr 9th
Amazing day: found both tahini & escargot at a store, then got to see Barca win http://ff.im/20dn0
Apr 8th
At Punta de Mita, near Puerto Vallarta. Rolly anchorage but otherwise awesome. http://ff.im/20dpv
Apr 8th
Leaving Mazatlán after two lovely weeks. Looking forward to stops in Isla Isabella, San Blas, Bahía des Banderas and beyond.
Apr 4th
Buying the new Leonard Cohen & Gomez albums. So perfect to get before a night passage.
Apr 4th
Steven returned from the store with almost 100 beer, some refried beans, potato chips and a boogie board. We are so ready to head south!
Apr 4th
Porpoises http://ff.im/1Tiwl
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