It’s been almost a year and a half since we sailed off. In a couple weeks we will have been in Mexico most of the time for a year. Today, at anchor, I’m looking back at what we had and looking at what we have. What have we lost? The main thing that I’ve lost […]
Continue reading...Monday, March 11, 2013
“Tamiko,” Steve called, from out on deck, “Need you to come up and take a look at this. Tell me what you think–we’ve got a little sailboat getting…pretty damn close.” Yesterday we decamped from the La Cruz marina and found a spot in the anchorage that’s fairly close to the breakwater, which is nice because […]
Continue reading...Thursday, October 18, 2012
As you may know, I enjoy frequenting cafes. I’ve grown acquainted with a retired man who also visits the cafe who lives across the street from the one that I go to most often. He has three topics of conversation. Ten percent is current news. Another ten percent is bad jokes. The other eighty percent […]
Continue reading...Wednesday, October 17, 2012
We just had a great visit from my dad, Ken. We walked and pedaled his ass all around Ensenada and he enjoyed it so much that he’s considering moving down here so his money will go farther. Now it’s time to get the old boat ready for her biggest sail so far this century. Finish […]
Continue reading...Monday, August 6, 2012
Every time we walk around town, the many differences between Mexico and the United States strike me anew. People are kind here. Old people are treated with respect. You step out of their way and wait patiently, everyone does, it’s understood that they are doing their best. Cars, all cars, stop for you so you […]
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
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