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The Pacific Coast of Baja

We have completed our trip down the west coast of the Baja Peninsula. We are now in the warm waters of the Gulf of California–The Sea of Cortez. Here are some photos from our trip down. A reminder, you can find more day-to-day accounts from our trip down the coast on our tracking page. EnsenadaContinue reading “The Pacific Coast of Baja”

Ensenda: Now What?

We have been in Ensenada, Mexico for almost two weeks now. The time has gone by quickly. As Sharlene’s previous post mentioned, we came her to check into Mexico and to enrol in Spanish lessons. We have done both those things so now the question is, how long should we stay. There are a fewContinue reading “Ensenda: Now What?”

Back to School

Musings by Shar Hola! We have arrived in Ensenada, Mexico and have fulfilled our number one goal while here–to take Spanish lessons for a week. That is now checked off our list. We enrolled in a school called Pacific Spanish Institute for 6 hours a day for 5 days. We had been learning Spanish withContinue reading “Back to School”

The Burrito Boyz in San Diego

While in San Diego, we had the pleasure of tagging along with our friends, the Brubakers, to their Sunday routine of making burritos for the homeless. They work with the Burritoboyz, an organization that has been around for about 12 years. The story of its origins is pretty inspiring and we felt honoured to beContinue reading “The Burrito Boyz in San Diego”

Dolphins

In Southern California we have been fortunate to see many dolphins. Sometimes we see large groups of them at a distance. Other times a group will charge up to the boat and play at our bow or beside the boat for ten or fifteen minutes. It’s a joy to sit on the deck and watchContinue reading “Dolphins”

Catalina: Isthmus Cove and Avalon

We made it to Catalina and nothing broke along the way this time! We even sailed for several hours on our trip which we didn’t think would happen. The trip between the islands involves transiting through a US Navy practice area. The area is huge. The Navy announces over the VHF radio the coordinates ofContinue reading “Catalina: Isthmus Cove and Avalon”

Port San Luis to Santa Barbara

We spent several more days than we’d planned in Port San Luis while we waited for favourable winds and sea conditions to round Point Conception on the way to San Miguel Island. We’re glad we waited. We had comfortable conditions for our overnight sail. Comfortable conditions for an area that’s known for being quite uncomfortable.Continue reading “Port San Luis to Santa Barbara”

Monterey and Morro Bay

Since leaving Pillar Point Harbour in Half Moon Bay we have stopped in Santa Cruz, Monterey and are now in Morro Bay. Our stop in Santa Cruz was pleasant though we just dropped the hook there and didn’t actually go ashore. We used it as a quick stop so we didn’t have to do anContinue reading “Monterey and Morro Bay”

Local Wildlife

Musings by Shar. We are in Half Moon Bay for a few days and there is a great presence of 2 types of wildlife around us. Unfortunately, it has caused us some frustration. Pelicans are in abundance here, but it means they cover the breakwater with their…well…their…poop. This then draws the attention of flies whichContinue reading “Local Wildlife”

The Infamous Alacatraz

Musings by Shar A recent visit to the famous Alcatraz Prison reminded me of my misspent youth. OK, not really. ME? Misspent youth? That’s a laugh, right? It did, however, take me back to a time when I was seven and our family visited a newly built Correctional Center. They were having an ‘Open House’ beforeContinue reading “The Infamous Alacatraz”