As you can see, SSpirit is enjoying it all. We even had a lovely visit on the foredeck watching the sun go down and listening to the music. We had a peaceful night, not too rolly and will leave this morning after breakfast and the morning net (every morning at 0800 or 0900, depending where you are, there is a morning radio net for the larger areas where cruisers gather... eg: Mazatlan, Banderas Bay, Barra de Navidad, etc. Under the guidance of a "net controller" we all check in, can ask questions about assistance required like where to buy groceries... and things like that. There are also local announcements and other information related to the needs or wants of the cruising fleet. It's a very useful tool and we're glad it's there. It's also a good way to stay in touch with cruising friends).
Our next destination is Cuastecomate, a small anchorage just around the next point; 3 NM away. It's supposed to be quite beautiful and a little quieter than Melaque. We shall see.
This photo was taken by our friends Marta and Murray from the beach in Melaque. They thought (correctly) we would like a memento of our visit here. Thanks very much M and M, SV Ponga.
Some of you may recall we never made it further south than Banderas Bay in previous seasons. We are very happy to have made it to our southern most goal of Barra de Navidad and now look forward to slowly making our way north. Our progress will depend upon the winds and seas which tend to slack off and then build up again. We will only travel during times of supposedly comfortable conditions so will stop and start accordingly.
We leave Melaque this morning and, for several days, will only have sketchy internet connectivity. So be well and know we are in good company. TTFN.... from paradise...CJ
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