Nov 15, 2009 - Trip down to La Paz (last journal entry)

This will be our last journal entry on this website. Upon seeing this we struggled getting the dinghy et al on board and hot footed it the remaining 27nm to La Paz where we secured a marina slip for 2 weeks. ... The first thing Gary did was remove all fluid from the outboard (lots of seawater found), cleaned, polished, rebuilt carburetor, put in new spark plugs, refilled the oil, gear case oil, etc then we kept our fingers crossed, looked to the heavens, and pulled the cord.This will be our last journal entry on this website. Upon seeing this we struggled getting the dinghy et al on board and hot footed it the remaining 27nm to La Paz where we secured a marina slip for 2 weeks. ... The first thing Gary did was remove all fluid from the outboard (lots of seawater found), cleaned, polished, rebuilt carburetor, put in new spark plugs, refilled the oil, gear case oil, etc then we kept our fingers crossed, looked to the heavens, and pulled the cord....

Oct 30, 2009 - The End- Party Time

This is a final update just to let everybody know that we have arrived home safely after our grand tour. The last part of our trip was a stay at a resort at Cabo San Lucas in Baja California. ... Mexico - we came to a full stop by the beautiful beach at Cabo San Lucas at Baja California, Mexico. ... A great way to finish our trip.This is a final update just to let everybody know that we have arrived home safely after our grand tour. The last part of our trip was a stay at a resort at Cabo San Lucas in Baja California. ... Mexico - we came to a full stop by the beautiful beach at Cabo San Lucas at Baja California, Mexico. ... A great way to finish our trip....

Oct 4, 2009 - On the Move Again

We spent a month at Marina Real. We left the marina on Thursday October 1st and once outside the bay waffled on the decision to head 10 nm north to an anchorage we have been before San Pedro or cross the sea to Santa Rosalia. ... When we heard that Olaf was going to follow the path of Jimena we decided to head to Santa Rosalia marina first thing Saturday morning to ensure we had a secure anchorage. ... As it turned out Olaf went ashore near Cabo San Lucas crossing to La Paz so had minimal effect on us.We spent a month at Marina Real. We left the marina on Thursday October 1st and once outside the bay waffled on the decision to head 10 nm north to an anchorage we have been before San Pedro or cross the sea to Santa Rosalia. ... When we heard that Olaf was going to follow the path of Jimena we decided to head to Santa Rosalia marina first thing Saturday morning to ensure we had a secure anchorage. ... As it turned out Olaf went ashore near Cabo San Lucas crossing to La Paz so had minimal effect on us....

Jul 19, 2009 - Last Major port for 2 months???

Hi All, We are back in Santa Rosalia doing our last provisioning in a town that has numerous grocery stores where we can get a good supply of food items. ... Next on the agenda is heading north where we hope the weather, evenings and water are cooler.Hi All, We are back in Santa Rosalia doing our last provisioning in a town that has numerous grocery stores where we can get a good supply of food items. ... Next on the agenda is heading north where we hope the weather, evenings and water are cooler....

Jul 18, 2009 - Grocery Shopping in Santa Rosalia

Shopping in Santa Rosalia: From where the boat is moored at the marina in Santa Maria there is a 5-10 minute walk to large round-a-bout that has a small train replica statue. ... At this juncture you walk one block further west then 2 blocks north (right).Shopping in Santa Rosalia: From where the boat is moored at the marina in Santa Maria there is a 5-10 minute walk to large round-a-bout that has a small train replica statue. ... At this juncture you walk one block further west then 2 blocks north (right)....

Jul 13, 2009 - Santa Rosalia

Hola! We had a wonderful trip back to the states getting to see and talk to many of you plus spending lots of time with family. Today we decided to cross the channel to Santa Rosalia to go into the marina fully recharge the batteries, wash down the boat, find and repair the tiny leak(s) on the underside of the dinghy, and other projects before re-provisioning and heading back out for more adventure. ... we just got back from walking into Santa Rosalia where we had a bacon wrapped hot dog and Thrifty ice cream – we were in heaven…. ...

Jul 8, 2009 - Up the Baja

By now you all know that we made the trip up the Baja safely. Our first night we stayed in Guerrero Negro, inexpensive clean little place and had a great dinner at the Malarimmo. ... The picture posted is at Catavina.By now you all know that we made the trip up the Baja safely. Our first night we stayed in Guerrero Negro, inexpensive clean little place and had a great dinner at the Malarimmo. ... The picture posted is at Catavina....

Jun 14, 2009 - Puerto Escondido - Puerto Escondido

Dear Friends & Family, At the moment, we are sitting in a hotel room in Bakersfield California. We found a quiet anchorage on the southwest side of Isla Coronados where we stayed for 10 days that included even a day trip to Loreto to pick up some groceries. ... Following Coronados we went back to Loreto then on to a small bay called Nopolo for one night before heading to Isla Danzante and spending 3 nights in the south bight of Honeymoon Cove. ... While in this last anchorage we had a small whale (20-25 feet – we think young sperm) come within a couple hundred feet of our boat.Dear Friends & Family, At the moment, we are sitting in a hotel room in Bakersfield California. We found a quiet anchorage on the southwest side of Isla Coronados where we stayed for 10 days that included even a day trip to Loreto to pick up some groceries. ... Following Coronados we went back to Loreto then on to a small bay called Nopolo for one night before heading to Isla Danzante and spending 3 nights in the south bight of Honeymoon Cove. ... While in this last anchorage we had a small whale (20-25 feet – we think young sperm) come within a couple hundred feet of our boat....

May 20, 2009 - Puerto Escondido

Wifi is becoming less and less prevalent the further north we travel as is our opportunity to find food provisions.Wifi is becoming less and less prevalent the further north we travel as is our opportunity to find food provisions....

May 10, 2009 - Mother's Day

Happy Mothers Day! Truly though Happy belated Mothers Day as we don’t have wifi access so will not be able to post for a few more weeks. After several hours on shore we went back to the rocking boat and headed across the channel to San Evaristo where we have stayed several nights. ... We went ashore to the small fishing community to find the local grocery store (tienda) but they had very limited supplies.Happy Mothers Day! Truly though Happy belated Mothers Day as we don’t have wifi access so will not be able to post for a few more weeks. After several hours on shore we went back to the rocking boat and headed across the channel to San Evaristo where we have stayed several nights. ... We went ashore to the small fishing community to find the local grocery store (tienda) but they had very limited supplies....

Apr 21, 2009 - Back home

So that's it! I went to Todos Santos for my last 2 nights. ... This is an artsy gringo community near Cabo on the Pacific side.So that's it! I went to Todos Santos for my last 2 nights. ... This is an artsy gringo community near Cabo on the Pacific side....

Apr 16, 2009 - La Ventana

After the kayak trip, Jean and I went to a small town further north called Mulege. Jean flew home a couple of days ago, and I made my way to a quiet beach town called La Ventana, south of La Paz, which is where I am now. ... I plan to stay here as long as I can before heading down to Cabo to fly out on Monday.After the kayak trip, Jean and I went to a small town further north called Mulege. Jean flew home a couple of days ago, and I made my way to a quiet beach town called La Ventana, south of La Paz, which is where I am now. ... I plan to stay here as long as I can before heading down to Cabo to fly out on Monday....