December 2020 Farther South in Mexico

We started out from splash down after much yard work, bottom paint and refueling in San Carlos, MX on 10/30/20. Topped off our tanks with 1000 gallons of diesel. At that time our current destination was an anchorage in Topolbampo. 26 hours later we arrived at our anchorage. We had mellow seas heading south @ 1600rpm achieving 8.4kts. The 196 nm turned out to be a mere 210 nm. We arrived at 8am, dropping the hook.  Enjoyed a hearty brunch, showers, etc. Nights were warm and neighboring boats were loud. 

Anchor up at 6:30 am Sunday, November 1. We were in Sinola, MX. Breakfast was "pigs in a blanket with a side of fruit. Today's run was 222 nm 30 hrs. Topolbampo to Mazatlan.

Our goal was to get to Mazatlan, we had guests arriving. After a week of that, we made our way to Puerto Vallarta on Sunday, 11/15, 175 nm 26 hours. This was day 17. 175 nm and 26 hrs later.  PV was more of the same. We did enjoy catching up with Ian and Mary aboard EAgis.

Mexican Coast Guard

Very tight getting into the marina. The fuel dock is a very busy place that time of day. 

Pairadice tucked into her slip at high tide. 

With arriving at 10 am, I walked the dog and got the lay of the land and a fine place for lunch. 

The never ending shopping for parts, again. 

So I fed this vegetarian a flower, but he didn't hesitate to take a hunk out of my finger! 

The crocs are real too!

The batteries for the thrusters under our bed. 

Our bedroom became a bit disheveled, But we always make out in the end. 

Tuesday means it's Farmer's Market at Paradise Village, Puerto Vallarta!

We met with Ian and Mary the crew of EAgis for shopping and lunch.

It was great to see them again. 

Patches was helping inflate the small dink. 

Last dog walk in PV. All ship shape to head to Barre Navidad, MX

for the Panama Posse meeting of the minds. 

Monday, 11/30/20 Fuel Dock, Puerto Vallarta to Barre Navidad

140 nm, 18 hours.