Wednesday, June 22, 2011

North Isabel and Mazatlan 4/5-11

Valencio really wanted to go back to Isabel with his new camera, so we went that way instead of via San Blas.  Just as well, as we heard later that San Blas was really buggy this time; earlier it was hardly an issue.

Fishing shacks at Isla Isabel A young frigate checking out the scene Seagull eggs - no, we didn't chase away the mom... Boobie nesting Boobie family dynamics

The crossing to Stone Island was uneventful, but then the fog rolled in and the swells got really big, so we headed up to Mazatlan marina the next day.  But coming across the shallower part of the bay just before the marina entrance we were hit by a massive wave from the side that seemed to almost topple the boat – and Jan was just coming up from below, wanting to be ready for a potentially knarly entrance.  We surfed into the marina at 8 kn, fun for Jan but a bit too exciting for the rest of us.

Back in Mazatlan, our final day at El Cid surprised these lizards near the pool  Dinner at a nice restaurant before the crossing to Muertos/La Paz ... sure tasted ... grand!

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