As the first storm of the season passed the tip of Baja we made our way back to La Paz. With temperatures reaching 101F and only the slightest breeze to keep us comfortable we are spending our days preparing Pablo for the hurricane season. Working in the morning hours before the thermometer gage reads ‘sweltering’ and taking our siestas in the afternoon while hiding from the sun, A.K.A death ray. This is a task we never enjoy but a price gladly paid for the 3+ months of cruising in the Golfo de California. While this season has been strange and unusual due to the Corona virus situation it has served up some lovely memories just the same. We have named this season the “Year of the Dolphins” as we have had so many dolphin sightings this year. From the many pods who came by to visit while we sailed to the daily passes they made through our anchorages we have seen more this year than ever before. Although “Año de la Tortuga” was a close second because this year we had our most exciting turtle experience ever. Continue reading 
Nothing broke! Let me say it again, Nothing broke. We sailed, we explored new places, we almost had a hurricane, we climbed a mountain, we hunted for Apache tears and chased Booby birds all without any drama at all. Well, we have a few bug bites, actually quite a few bug bites, but that is it. I have to report that Pablo and crew are doing just fine. 
As I write this we are sitting in one of our favorite go-to spots in the Loreto area, the Tripui Hotel and restaurant. Today we will spend the day relaxing by the pool and enjoying the wonderful amenities of this tranquil place. It is just down the road from the Puerto Escondido Marina where we are tied to a mooring ball for the next several days while we load up on food, water, and fuel as well as take care of some business that requires connectivity.
Viva Mexico! We could hear it in the streets! Ahhhh the sound of people celebrating, children in costumes, high school bands lined up to join the parade, Caballeros mounted on well trained horses and dressed in authentic old time sombreros, boots, and the senoritas in beautiful dresses.We have arrived back in La Paz, BCS Mexico and it is the national Dia de Revolución celebration. The journey here was long but at last we have returned. 
Yep, we are still in Santa Cruz, California, USA!
Pancho needed a little work and since we live in the RV and would have to get a hotel room while the work was being performed why not go on a road trip?!?! So off to the Gold country we went. We stayed in a 150 year old hotel in Jamestown, Visited the town of Columbia which is an Historical state park (really more of a living museum), and spent a day with Giant Sequoia trees in Calaveras State park. Three days of fun and exploration! Once we returned and moved back on board our land yacht it was time to cobble together a little adventure. And a trip south seemed like just the ticket. 
La Paz, Mexico
Chamela bay
Costa Baja, La Paz
Member of WOA
Las velas de Pablo 