Hi all. It's been a few days, but know we are well and cruising in the Sea of Cortez :-)
One of the things we have to get used to when we're actually away from the dock and cruising, is the fact we don't have Internet. No chatting with friends or catching up with family and no checking in with those we know are wondering how we're doing.
It's Wednesday, April 4th, and we've had three lovely days at Bahia Agua Verde. This is one of the most colourfully beautiful anchorages in the Sea. The waters range from royal blue to emerald green and they appear as artwork to the eye. We first anchored in the bay just out from the village and sat through a couromuel with winds up to about 20 knots... but we had anchored well and as there was no fetch, all was fine. We then went over to an area known as the south lobe. From a distance this looked like there was only room for a couple boats, and it was full. But friends who were already anchored there encouraged us to come in, so we did. This place is paradise! We have been blessed with a great view out into the Sea at the same time as we are quite protected from most winds. We are anchored in 15-20 feet of water and we can see the bottom. Every so often a turtle swims by... and each afternoon the dolphins (hundreds of them) stampede by the mouth of the bay, apparently herding fish. Oh, and the water is warm. This has been the experience we were seeking when we left Victoria in August 2011 !!!
As you might expect there is lots to see and not a lot of time... so we plan to weigh anchor tomorrow and do two things. First, we will stop in a particular bay that has a resort in it. That means there is likely a chance to hook into internet and send and receive some emails (for the first time since leaving La Paz)...(hence my writing this catch up email). Then we will turn our nose towards Isla Carmen and likely head to Bahia Colorado for at least one night.
Not sure when we will next have Internet... but we will check into Puerto Escondido and find it there in about a week, or so.... Ahh, this life as a nomad isn't too bad :-)
Hope all is well with each of you.... will talk again soon. Adios for now. CJ
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