La Paz, Mexico
Chamela bay
Costa Baja, La Paz
Member of WOA
Category Archives: Cities of mexico
Returning to La Paz
We are returning, returning to La Paz. Steve with his bushy hair two months overdue for a cut. I with my hair bleached by the sun, all frizzy on the ends the consistency of cotton candy. Our lean tan bodies … Continue reading
Dreaming of a quiet place
Sometimes for us standing still means not moving quite as fast. We have been back in La Paz BCS Mexico since early November and since that time we have collectively made eight trips back to the States and had one … Continue reading
And away we go…… Again
The temperatures are rising to an uncomfortable level and the time has come for us to bid farewell to Mexico and spend the next few months traveling in our motorhome. Since arriving in La Paz last November we have taken … Continue reading
Where the wind blows
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, … Continue reading
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Tagged Anchoring, exploring Mexico, sailing, Sea of Cortez
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Isla Coronados <3
Isla Coronados!! Oh my goodness. What an incredibly beautiful, diverse, vibrant, place. For several years when we would mention Loreto BCS Mexico to people they would ask if we had been to Coronados. We have been told time and time … Continue reading
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The journey continues (Return to the Sea part 2)
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 … Continue reading
Return to the sea
Greetings from the sailing vessel Pablo! We are currently located in the Gulfo de California, aka Sea of Cortez. Aptly named the aquarium of the world by Jacques Cousteau back in the 70’s. Steve and I have just spent 24 days … Continue reading
The time has come
The provisioning has begun. We have started watching the weather forecasts. The time is getting closer and soon we will be off. As I write this Pablo is getting her varnish work finished. Steve and I have a small puddle … Continue reading
Happy, Busy Us!
Holy Moly! Where does the time go? I can’t believe it has been three months since our last blog post. So much has happened I do not even know how to reasonably fill in all the details. We have been … Continue reading
Posted in Cities of mexico, Nomadic life, Sailing Mexico
Tagged exploring Mexico, Learning, Mexican cities, projects, Sea of Cortez
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Viva Mexico!
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, … Continue reading
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Journey back to La Paz
We took an eight day journey from Puerto Escondido to La Paz, A mere 98nm but we like to travel slowly and enjoy the people and places we visit. Our short little adventure brought us time shared with friends new … Continue reading
Summer in the Sea of Cortez
If you can’t stand the heat get out of the kitchen. Which is exactly why we are now doing most of our cooking on the BBQ grill. This girl is HOT, HOT, HOT! I have always been a heat seeker. … Continue reading
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Tagged Anchoring, exploring Mexico, Mexican cities, sailing, Sea of Cortez
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rays, cows, and coyotes oh my…
A hop skip and a jump from La Paz to Puerto Escondido! We sailed north from La Paz stopping in 2 of our favorite anchorages on our adventure towards new territory. Two nights in Calita Partida and three nights in the … Continue reading
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Sailing to Loreto… the long way
The day has arrived! The boat projects are complete (well mostly, they are never really done). Tomorrow we buy enough food and supplies to last us for three to four weeks. The next town large enough to have a grocery … Continue reading
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Leaving the dock ….. again
Steve and I each spent a few weeks traveling to various parts of the world. He went to Germany to participate in the wedding of our good friends Lars and Anna. We pieced together a few different mile programs to … Continue reading
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Tagged Mexican cities, projects, sailing, Sailing peeps, Sea of Cortez
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Just around the next sunrise
Cruising is a strange mixture of hurry up and wait, of discomfort and relaxation, of thrill and boredom. It is a life of extreme sensations where nothing is constant. If you are enjoying a moment you better soak it up, … Continue reading
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Photo Essay of La Cruz, Huanacaxtle Mexico
We look forward to returning again next winter!
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Semana Santa in Chacala
Chacala, Nayarit Mexico, by all accounts via the internet and the cruising guides is a sleepy little town of 300 residents. This quintessential  beach town with a beautiful shoreline consisting of soft sand with a mild surf and palm trees swaying … Continue reading
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Two weeks on the hook
It was a beautiful day to begin our journey south. Final destination unknown. We did some research, got the low down on a few good anchorages, and the skinny on the marina in Barra de Navidad. So we plotted … Continue reading
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Las velas de Pablo 