November Something… Jeanna
I’m so confused about the date. There’s nothing to remind me – no payroll, taxes, house payment, school projects, or even weekends or church. We are usually up by about 7:00, and in bed about 8. The sun sets about 5, so we have dinner, go for a walk, maybe play a game, and we’re ready for bed. I’ve never had this much sleep in my life! Life in a marina is so much different than when you are making a crossing. There, you never get to sleep, because you are on watch, or the boat is lurching, pitching, yawing, thumping, creaking, and rolling.
We have been boat cleaning the past couple of days. i cleaned the heads (yum) and the galley. Even after only one month, everything was a little grimy and salty. I took all the silverware and dishes out and rewashed everything, cleaned out the fridge, washed all the walls and floors, and re-oiled. Yesterday, we did the laundry, and packed away a bunch of things we aren’t going to use for a while (turtlenecks, wool socks, Levi’s, books we have read). Molly, Jessie and Jim cleaned all the chrome on the outside of the boat and gave it a coat of wax. Jim sprayed all the stainless parts to get rid of rust and salt corrosion. There is still much to do, but one can only do a little when it is so hot. I can understand the slower pace of life near the equator.
The lion-colored hills on the west side of Baja turned to lush green as we went north up the Sea of Cortez. The water is an emerald green, and very warm. We stopped at a beautiful anchorage on the way here – Isla de Muerta (Cove of Death). There was a clean, well-designed restaurant/yacht club there that re-named the cove the Bay of Dreams – I’m sure some marketing genius came up with that idea. It is a much more appropriate name, though – this cove was quiet and protected and had some great snorkeling and fishing spots. We might need to re-visit it on the way back. I think we will be here in La Paz through Thanksgiving, then head across the Sea of Cortez to Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta, where we stay through Christmas. At least, that is the plan today. Manana – who knows?
I think Montezuma’s Revenge is kind of like sea sickness. It comes on strong for a few days, then slowly subsides, then you are able to eat almost anything. The girls on the boat have all had a bit of trouble, while iron-stomach Jim has been sampling all that Mexico has to offer. We are feeling better today, but have been very careful not to drink anything with ice, or eat salads or raw vegetables that may have been washed with tap water. Even the bottled water we got in Cabo San Lucas did a number on me. I never promised to be a great traveler, but I’m here, aren’t I?
We are receiving e-mails just fine, but cannot send any out for some reason. So, if you think we are ignoring you, please be patient. I’m sure it’s just a little glitch somewhere. Some of my latest favorite photos are in the media gallery. Happy Thnanksgiving to all of our family and friends – we miss you!