Sep 4, 2009 - Surviving a Hurricane!

NOT! It turned east and headed straight to San Carlos/Guaymas where we fortunately pulled into a slip 2 days prior and got the boat readied. ... Lots and lots of flooding throughout all of San Carlos and Guaymas and it is nearly impossible to get into or leave the marina area. ... In this area we have heard, seen as we were driven into San Carlos yesterday and seen pictures of some of the devastation. ... We heard that 16 boats were beached and damaged that were on mooring balls in San Carlos Bay and numerous boats were sunk and still attached to their moorings. ... San Carlos Marina faired very well we hear. ...

Sep 2, 2009 - A sail to remember

Our sojourn to Isla San Esteban from Isla Partida After a restless night at our anchorage in Partida norte (north side) we pulled anchor to head to Isla San Esteban. We finally modified our plans after 4 hours of realization of not making our destination due to the elements so decided to head to the beautiful anchorage of Punta Willard on the east side of Isla Tiburon leaving Esteban for another day. ... We had two choices for Willard east or west anchorage and we chose the east as it was suppose to afford us more protection from the southerly winds.Our sojourn to Isla San Esteban from Isla Partida After a restless night at our anchorage in Partida norte (north side) we pulled anchor to head to Isla San Esteban. We finally modified our plans after 4 hours of realization of not making our destination due to the elements so decided to head to the beautiful anchorage of Punta Willard on the east side of Isla Tiburon leaving Esteban for another day. ... We had two choices for Willard east or west anchorage and we chose the east as it was suppose to afford us more protection from the southerly winds....

May 3, 2009 - Fabio's trip to Mexico 2009

I'm in northern mexico, in a small town called alamos. ... rented an apartment for 4 days.I'm in northern mexico, in a small town called alamos. ... rented an apartment for 4 days....

Mar 18, 2009 - Novojoa to Hermosillo, Sonora. Mexico

Another day of riding the boring but fast toll roads.Another day of riding the boring but fast toll roads....

Mar 17, 2009 - Culiacan, Sinaloa to Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico

Not much to report today.Not much to report today....

Mar 8, 2009 - Tucson Update

On Wednesday we decided to take a trip south to Nogales, Mexico as well as some additional stops at a few historic places on the way down and back. ... After touring the park we headed on to Nogales, USA and parked the truck in paid parking lot along the US-Mexican Border. ... We then walked across the border to Nogales Mexico. ... Nogales is a Mexican city of about a ½ million people and is quite different from the Mexican town of Algodones that we visited while staying in Yuma. ... After leaving Nogales we took the scenic route back to Tucson through Patagonia. ...

Feb 24, 2009 - Puerto Penasco #3

Sunday the 22nd, which happens to be our daughter Deanna’s birthday, we realized we only had a couple of days left in Puerto Penasco and we had not walked down at the port area or done any shopping. ... A little history of Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point) is: It is located just 66 miles south of the US border on the North end of the Sea of Cortez. ... During the Prohibition era in the US, an enterprising businessman, Johnny Stone, visited Puerto Penasco. ... Puerto Penasco has a population of 44,500 residents with about 6% being very affluent and nearly 75% well below the poverty level. ...

Feb 22, 2009 - Puerto Penasco, Mexico # 2

Last year while we were Puerto Penasco, a few people from our caravan went flying in an Ultralite. ... At the time, I thought they were crazy.Last year while we were Puerto Penasco, a few people from our caravan went flying in an Ultralite. ... At the time, I thought they were crazy....

Feb 20, 2009 - Puerto Penasco, Mexico

Monday, 2/16 - Our first night we had a Mexican diner Buffet at the Puesta Del Sol Restaurant in the RV Park. Tuesday, 2/17 – Got up early for a car tour into downtown Puerto Penasco. ... Even though we were here last year, we thought it would be a good way to get reacquainted with the area.Monday, 2/16 - Our first night we had a Mexican diner Buffet at the Puesta Del Sol Restaurant in the RV Park. Tuesday, 2/17 – Got up early for a car tour into downtown Puerto Penasco. ... Even though we were here last year, we thought it would be a good way to get reacquainted with the area....

Feb 18, 2009 - Puerto Penasqo, Mexico

The last few days we slowed down a little.The last few days we slowed down a little....

Feb 16, 2009 - On the road to Arizona and our Caravan

Feb 10th - On the road again heading toward Arizona.Feb 10th - On the road again heading toward Arizona....

Feb 15, 2009 - Puerto Penasqo, Mexico

Some of the happenings were a fish fry on the beach with all the fish tacos and beer you wanted.Some of the happenings were a fish fry on the beach with all the fish tacos and beer you wanted....