meri's blog

All the kids were invited to a sleepover at the Browns' home in Nopolo... an American couple with 2 children, Chandler and Henry.

Jim and Tim each found one of these beauties on Punta Salina, just across the way from San Evaristo. They are very fragile and ours have remained in tact thankfully due to an empty cottage cheese container and cottonballs.

Sierra del la Giganta (or Steinbeck's Canyon) is a gorgeous boulder strewn hike through an amazing canyon. Rainwater pools are found in the rocks, ideal for swimming or sunbathing. We made the mistake of taking the dog. It was a bit "over the top" for her... literally. The kids did fantastic.

We sailed from Agua Verde to Escondido in light winds, so we put out our colorful drifter and had a beautiful ride! Escondido is a beautiful anchorage surrounded by many rocky mountains.

Another gorgeous anchorage! Palm trees and cacti scatter themselves throughout the landscape. Various rock formations are seen in the water making for a dangerous passage to the bay.

San Evaristo is a safe anchorage for messy days. We took shelter here during a 25-30 knot northerly, since our heading is also north! We found it very relaxing and aesthetic.

One of our favorite sites is "The Hook" on Isla San Francisco. This uninhabited island is wonderful for hiking, kayaking, snorkeling (although I'm the only one who still feels the water is too cold!), and beachcombing. The anchorage is clean... water clear blue!

We spent a total of 3 months in La Paz. It is a great spot to provision and has many marinas to choose from. We opted to anchor out instead and save the money we would have spent at the marinas for dining out and entertainment.